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Britain raised taxes in the American colonies primarily to help pay off debts incurred during the French and Indian War and to cover the costs of maintaining British troops in North America. The government believed that the colonies should contribute to these expenses, especially since they benefited from British protection. This led to several acts, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts, which sparked widespread resentment and ultimately fueled the desire for independence among colonists.

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