During the Consumer Revolution in the mid 18th century, The British were one of our greatest ally as well as supplier for items such as tea, sugar, and paper. After the French and Indian War, which lasted seven years from 1753-1763, The British treasury was out of money. Therefore, to cover the expenses for the enormously expensive war, The British Government attempted to impose taxes on the colonist. As a result of the tax came the Stamp Act (1765), which was imposed on all American colonists and required them to pay tax on every piece of paper they used. It was the first direct tax that was implemented in America, which resulted in Northerns to go berserk. People began to riot, boycott and perform Charivari, as a response to the Stamp Act. Anyone who agreed with the Stamp Act would be targeted by the public, therefore, families had no choice but to boycott. However, imposing taxes upon the Northerns, not only was the beginning to one of the greatest revolutions in history, but also it made the northern community come together and stand up for themselves against the British to end the revolution of taxation in America. 

It didn't take too long until The Stamp Act was repealed. Nonetheless, it wasn't long until another act was passed to apply tax on items. The Townshend Act (1767) tried to increase prices for items only available in Britain. Americans reacted to that by boycotting, and making goods at home. Women found alternatives for tea and other items as a form of boycotting. British imports decreased significantly once Americans began to boycott their products.