jan 5, 1764 - The Sugar Act
Description:
It was an act from the British Parliament that imposed an import tax on sugar, coffee, wine, and other luxury items. It increased the tensions between the colonists and the British because it imposed a tax on many different wanted things that the colonists used. It caused the colonists to be very mad about being taxed on these things.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 5, 1764
Now
~ 261 years ago