The Molasses Act of 1733 Was Intended to

question 48

Multiple Choice

The Molasses Act of 1733 was intended to

• A) stimulate the colonies' triangle trade with Africa and the West Indies.
• B) satisfy colonial demands for earning foreign exchange money.
• C) inhibit colonial trade with the French West Indies.
• D) increase the colonists' standard of living and protect the livelihood of colonial merchants.
• E) require Americans to sell their molasses to British merchants.

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