In the years following the French and Indian War, Britain taxed colonies with the Sugar Act, the Stamp Act, and other similar laws. What was the primary purpose of these laws?

Question

In the years following the French and Indian War, Britain taxed colonies with the Sugar Act, the Stamp Act, and other similar laws. What was the primary purpose of these laws?

(1 point)
• To ensure that foods imported into the colonies were of the highest quality
• To limit the amount of goods and services produced in the colonies
• To raise money in order to pay debts from the French and Indian War
O To punish the colonies for siding against Britain in the French and Indian War

Answer 1

In the years following the French and Indian War, Britain taxed colonies with the Sugar Act, the Stamp Act, and other similar laws. What was the primary purpose of these laws?

To raise money in order to pay debts from the French and Indian War.