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The taxes were supposed to pay for the debt caused by buying supplies and weapons for the British soldiers from the French and Indian War.

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Why did the british feel justified in beginning to levy taxes on the colonies after 1763 including the new stamp tax instituted by what prime minister?

Prime Minister George Grenville


George Greenvilles first action in the colonies was to take action against?

George Grenville's first action in the colonies was to take action against smugglers. George Grenville was a British Whig statesman.


What motivated British Prime Minister George Grenville to pass the first round of laws affecting the colonies?

The need to pay national debts left over from the Seven Years' War


What did George Grenville do with the American Reveloution?

George Grenville instituted the Currency, Stamp, and Sugar Acts which all outraged the colonists which in return led to the American Revolution.


What was George Grenville opinion of the colonies?

The colonies should help pay for the cost of the French and Indian War


What was George Grenville's first action against the colonies?

As Prime Minister of England, George Grenville was responsible for the Stamp Act of 1765, which taxed the American colonies. The colonists opposed the tax because their representatives had not been consulted about the Stamp Act.


What was the purpose of George Grenville's revenue policies to?

Force the colonies to pay the enitre British debt


What is George Grenville's birthday?

George Grenville was born on October 14, 1712.


When was George Grenville born?

George Grenville was born on October 14, 1712.


What was Prime Minister George Grenville's opinion of the colonies?

That the colonies should help pay for the French and indian war.


When did George Grenville die?

George Grenville died on November 13, 1770 at the age of 58.


How old was George Grenville at death?

George Grenville died on November 13, 1770 at the age of 58.