5 avr. 1764 - sugar act
Description:
The Sugar Act, passed in 1764, was a revenue-raising measure by the British Parliament to regulate the sugar trade in the American colonies. It reduced molasses tax and increased enforcement to combat smuggling. This act heightened tensions between American colonists and the British government, contributing to the American Revolution.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
5 avr. 1764
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 261 ans