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

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Why did Great Britain need to raise money in the 1600's?

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Why did Britain begin taxting or trying to tax the colonies?

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Why did Britain raise taxes in America colonies?

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Why did great Britain need to raise money?

Great Britain needed to raise money in 1763 because they needed money because they were bankrupt for the French-Indian war.


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.


Why did the great Britain need to raise money?

they were in dept and at 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.


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Why did England hope to raise revenue in the colonies?

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What benefits did Britain have from keeping the American colonies?

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