What did the Quartering and Stamp Act require from the Colonies?

The Quartering Act specifically required the colonies to provide lodging and supplies to British soldiers stationed in America. This law was aimed at addressing the logistical needs of the British military following the French and Indian War, ensuring that troops could be accommodated without the need for significant military expenditure on housing. By requiring colonial governments and citizens to support the soldiers, the British sought to maintain order and control while minimizing costs.

The Stamp Act, which was another piece of legislation passed around the same time, mandated that many printed materials in the colonies be produced on stamped paper produced in London, carrying an embossed revenue stamp. Although this act raised funds through the taxation of documents, it did not directly involve any obligation on the colonies to house soldiers.

The other options do not accurately reflect the specific requirements set forth by these acts. Maintaining coastal defenses would be a colonial responsibility, but it is not what the Quartering or Stamp Acts specifically mandated. Trade with Native Americans was encouraged but not a requirement tied to these legislations, and enforcing restrictive currency measures, while relevant to colonial governance issues, was not a direct obligation imposed by the Quartering or Stamp Acts.