apr 5, 1764 - The Sugar Act

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The Sugar Act, passed by the British Parliament in 1764, was a law that imposed import taxes on items like sugar, coffee, and certain types of wine, causing a stir in the American colonies as it disrupted their trade. This legislation was one of the first instances in which Parliament sought to raise revenue from the colonies directly through legislation, thus contributing to the growing tension that culminated in the American Revolution.

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