Which of the following describes the Sugar Act?(1 point)
Smugglers supported the tax because it forced merchants to pay.
It removed the tax on molasses.
It called for more customs officials.
It enforced existing laws regarding taxes on molasses.
It enforced existing laws regarding taxes on molasses.
The correct answer is: It enforced existing laws regarding taxes on molasses.
To determine which option accurately describes the Sugar Act, we need to examine each option and evaluate its accuracy in relation to the act.
1. "Smugglers supported the tax because it forced merchants to pay." This option does not accurately describe the Sugar Act. Smugglers generally tried to avoid taxes, so it is unlikely that they would support a tax that forced merchants to pay.
2. "It removed the tax on molasses." This option is incorrect. The Sugar Act, passed by the British Parliament in 1764, actually increased the tax on molasses, among other commodities.
3. "It called for more customs officials." This option accurately describes one of the provisions of the Sugar Act. The act did call for the appointment of additional customs officials to help enforce the tax regulations.
4. "It enforced existing laws regarding taxes on molasses." This option is also correct. The Sugar Act aimed to enforce existing laws on the collection of taxes on molasses and other commodities.
Based on the evaluation, options 3 and 4 accurately describe the Sugar Act.