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Britain Raised taxes on the America colonies because the the French & Indian war left them deeply in debt. The war had profited the colonies so Britain felt they should share in the cost.

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Why did great Britain raise taxes in its Americas colonies?

1. they raised taxes to pay for the French-Indian war.


Why did the Britain raise taxes in the colonies?

They needed to pay for the French and Indian war and the thinking was they were protecting the colonies so they should help pay for it.


The colonies won their freedom from what?

If you are speaking on behalf of the original 13 colonies in America, then from Britain. Britain wanted to financially benefit from the existence of the colonies, so Britain taxed the colonies harshly. Obviously, the colonies did not particularly enjoy these taxes and fought to win their independence as a country of it's own.


Who was most affected by the townshend acts?

The Townshend Acts were passed by Parliament to tax the British colonies in America. The purpose of the tax was to raise revenue in the colonies to pay for the governor's and judge's salaries. The taxes most affected the colonists in America who had to pay the taxes.


The french and indian war was a pivotal point in america's relationship to great britain because it lead great britain to?

impose revenue taxes on the colonies


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 much money did Britain keep from the colonies taxes?

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How was the conflict between great Britain and the American colonies?

the taxes


Why did Britain try to raise money to repay its war debt?

Great Britain was left with financial disaster following the Seven Year War. To raise money following the war they tried to impose high taxes on the colonies. This was done through the taxes charged on goods that were being shipped to the colonies. Without representation in the British Parliament Great Britain felt that this was the perfect plan.


What did Great Britain impose strict control over in the colonies?

taxes and take control of colonies


How did great Britain raise money for the french and Indian war?

taxes


How did Britain want to raise money after the French and Indian War?

Parliment raised taxes after the war because they had a huge war debt they had to pay off. Therefore the riased taxes had an increase in tax revenue.