Why Did the British Colonies Oppose the Sugar Act of 1764

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why did the British colonies oppose the Sugar Act of 1764?

• A)It was not passed by their legislative bodies.
• B)Parliament was taxing them to raise revenue.
• C)Parliament was taxing them to regulate commerce.
• D)Grenville had declared them too undertaxed, and they disagreed with him.
• E)It had not been endorsed by King George III like the rest of the taxes.

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