apr 5, 1764 - the sugar act passes
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The Sugar Act lowered the import tax on foreign molasses in an attempt to deter smuggling, and placed a heavy tax on Madeira wine, which had traditionally been duty-free. The act mandated that many commodities shipped from the colonies had to pass through Britain before going to other European countries.
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US History
Ryan Rinearson
Period F
Oct. 3rd 2017
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