Why did England pass the Quartering Act

Because Parliment tried to save money with the Quartering Act. The Law made Colonists provide their houses, and their food for The British Troops put in the colonies.

On this day in 1765, Parliament passes the Quartering Act, outlining the locations and conditions in which British soldiers are to find room and board in the American colonies. The Quartering Act of 1765 required the colonies to house British soldiers in barracks provided by the colonies.