apr 5, 1764 - Sugar Act is passed by the Parliament of Great Britain
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The preamble to the act stated, "it is expedient that new provisions and regulations should be established for improving the revenue of this Kingdom ... and ... it is just and necessary that a revenue should be raised ... for defraying the expenses of defending, protecting, and securing the same."Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 5, 1764
Now
~ 261 years ago