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In colonial times, molasses imported into New England was used as an inexpensive sweetener and to make rum.
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Purpose of sugar act?
The act lowered the tax on molasses imported by the colonists
How did the passage of the Sugar Act affect the colonists in Georgia?
They imported molasses, which was used for rum
What allowed the colonists to pay lower taxes on molasses?
sugar act
How much is tax was placed on sugar in 1764?
In 1764, the British government enacted the Sugar Act, which imposed a tax of three pence per gallon on molasses imported into the American colonies. This act aimed to reduce the smuggling of sugar and molasses and increase revenue for Britain. The tax was met with significant resistance from colonists, contributing to growing tensions leading up to the American Revolution.
Tax enacted in 1764 to help pay for colonial defense?
The tax enacted in 1764 to help pay for colonial defense was called the Sugar Act. It was levied on imported goods, such as molasses and sugar, that were commonly used in the colonies. The act was met with resistance from the colonists, who argued that they lacked representation in the British Parliament and should not be subject to taxation without consent.
What did colonists do with imported molasses?
In colonial times, molasses imported into New England was used as an inexpensive sweetener and to make rum.
What was passed to set tax on molasses and sugar imported by colonists?
My money
Purpose of sugar act?
The act lowered the tax on molasses imported by the colonists
How did the passage of the Sugar Act affect the colonists in Georgia?
They imported molasses, which was used for rum
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 act lowered the taxes on imported molasses?
Sugar tax
What was a british tax imported on sugar and molasses?
the sugar act
What did the the sugar act do?
**The suger act lowered the taxes on molasses imported by the colonist
Did the Sugar Act lowered the tax on molasses that had been imported?
No On Knows To This Day...
What does imports have to do with the American Revolution?
Imports are all products brought into the colonies most of which were from England. Colonists imported much more than they exported so, the balance of trade was in England's favor. The colonists imported (or made at home) almost everything they needed to sustain life: Clothing,furniture tools, silver, books, some foodstuffs, leather goods, sugar, molasses, weapons and slaves.
The molasses act of 1733 and the sugar act of 1764 were enacted to encourage American colonists to purchase molasses and sugar from?
England.
What allowed the colonists to pay lower taxes on molasses?
sugar act
