What was the quarterly act of 1765?

The Quartering Act of 1765 was a British law that required American colonists to provide housing, food, and other provisions for British troops stationed in the colonies. This act was part of a series of measures aimed at asserting British control and reducing costs associated with maintaining the military presence in America. Colonists viewed the act as an infringement on their rights and privacy, contributing to growing tensions between Britain and the colonies leading up to the American Revolution.