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?

A To ensure that foods imported into the colonies were of the highest quality.

B To limit the amount of goods and services produced in the colonies.

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

D To punish the colonies for siding against Britain in the French and Indian War

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