In colonial times, molasses imported into New England was used as an inexpensive sweetener and to make rum.
The act lowered the tax on molasses imported by the colonists
They imported molasses, which was used for rum
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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.
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.
In colonial times, molasses imported into New England was used as an inexpensive sweetener and to make rum.
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The act lowered the tax on molasses imported by the colonists
They imported molasses, which was used for rum
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.
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**The suger act lowered the taxes on molasses imported by the colonist
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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.
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