What Was the Purpose of the Sugar Act of 1764

question 68

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Sugar Act of 1764?

• A) It legalized trade with the French West Indies.
• B) It was intended to generate revenue from the colonies.
• C) It doubled the existing tax on molasses to benefit the colonies.
• D) It predominantly aimed to reduce rum drinking in the colonies.
• E) It taxed sugar refined in the colonies.

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