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.
To help pay for, upkeep of the colonies and etc.
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.
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 House of Burgesses had the power to make laws and raise taxes. It began a strong tradition of representative government in the English colonies....
The Sugar Act lasted from 1763 to 1776. The act was a way for Britain to raise revenue in the thirteen colonies.
To help pay for, upkeep of the colonies and etc.
was needed by British government to pay its depts
to raise money
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.
Great Britain needed to raise money in 1763 because they needed money because they were bankrupt for the French-Indian war.
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.
they were in dept and at war
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.
taxes
Because Britain owed a large dept from the French and Indian War
The king viewed the colonies as a source of money, therefore, taxing them to raise money for his wants and needs, he basically benefited in that way by keeping the American colonies.
The House of Burgesses had the power to make laws and raise taxes. It began a strong tradition of representative government in the English colonies....