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Britain had lost a lot of money due to the French and Indian War. By raising taxes in the colonies, Britain could gain money to pay off its debts.
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∙ 9y agoAll governments need to raise revenue - it is called Tax!.
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Most tariffs in the 19th century were intended to?
Most tariffs in the 19th century were intended to raise revenue and protect domestic manufacturing
What was the purpose of George Grenville's revenue policies to?
Force the colonies to pay the enitre British debt
Why did states give up western land claims?
Because congress's ability to raise money from states was limited, it decided to raise revenue by selling these lands
What was the primary purpose of the sugar act of 1764?
Historian Fred Anderson wrote that the purpose of the Act was "to resolve the problems of finance and control that plagued the postwar empire." To do this "three kinds of measures" were implemented -- "those intended to make customs enforcement more effective, those that placed new duties on items widely consumed in America, and those that adjusted old rates in such a way as to maximize revenues."So basically to raise revenue for the seven years war expenses
Who took part in the sugar act?
In 1764, the British Parliament passed the Sugar Act to raise revenues. It was a tax placed on sugar and molasses. This tax affected the American colonies. The Sugar Act was also known as the American Revenue Act.
Under the Articles of Confederation there was a failed attempt to raise revenue and pressure the British by enacting a?
quitrent
Was the revenue that Great Britain hoped to raise in the colonies required to have an official stamp on it?
was needed by British government to pay its depts
Which was the first British Act used to raise revenue from the American Colonies?
Sugar Act of 1764
Which revenue law of the British Parliament succeded in angering colonists but failed to raise a single penny in taxes?
The Stamp Act, because the British tax collectors were highly mistreated and threatened.
How did the British government use the colonies to raise revenue Why did this anger this anger the colonists?
by raising Income taxes, Because they wouldnt afford food any longer
What is the purpose of sales tax?
To raise money to fund the operations of government.
Who has to propose a law to raise revenue?
The house of Reps.
What is a reason why revenue tariffs are levied?
to raise money
How do states raise revenue?
Mainly through taxation.
Most tariffs in the 19th century were intended to?
Most tariffs in the 19th century were intended to raise revenue and protect domestic manufacturing
How did the British attempt to raise revenue in the Northern colonies?
Britain tried to raise money to repay war debts in various ways. They raised the taxes and levies, they also worked hard to stop free trade by merchants among other things.
Who has the sole power to raise revenue for the state?
general assembly ;)
