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How did great Britain plan to pay for french and Indian war?

tax inportonts


Why were colonists angry over tax?

they finally got their freedom and Britain was taxing them to pay for the French and Indian war WITHOUT REPRESENTATION.


Was the citizens in Britain paying taxes in an effort to pay off the French and Indian War debts?

No. The British tried to tax the colonies with the "intolerable Acts"


What did great Britain tax after the french and Indian war ended?

Though not strictly enforced, the Molasses Act of 1733. This important measure required the colonists to pay a duty on the molasses they imported from the French West Indian islands.


What tax did Britain make on colonies after the french and Indian war?

the sugar act, and the stamp act


England began to tax the colonies heavily to help pay for the?

French and Indian War


What was the first British tax on colonists?

To help pay for the French and Indian War.


Why did the British Parliament need to tax the colonist?

To pay for all the damage from the French and Indian war.


What did england want the colonist to pay?

After the French and Indian War (1754-1763), Britain had accumulated a massive debt. In order to offset this debt, Britain decided to tax the colonies, stating that the colonies owed them money for their protection during the wars.


Did the British increase taxes on the colonists to help pay for the french and Indian war?

Yes, the increased tax was a cause of George's War, which was part of the French and Indian War.


Why did the British need to raise revenue?

Britain had lost a lot of money due to the French and Indian War. By raising taxes in the colonies, Britain could gain money to pay off its debts.


How did taxation lead to trouble between Britain and the colonies?

They claimed, "No taxation without representation." They refused to be taxed because they were unable to elect members of Parliament that were making these tax laws. Hence, they thought it unfair to have to pay them while having no say in the tax-making process or having their views heard in government.