Match the terms to the definitions. Declaratory Act Molasses Act Quartering Act Stamp Act 1.a law to repeal the Stamp Act but extend the British government’s legal authority over the colonies. 2. a tax to protect molasses from British West Indies, later increased by the Sugar Act 3. a tax imposed on the publication and distribution of 55 types of public documents 4 .a law that forced local colonial assemblies to house British soldiers and reduce costs for the British government