King George III (apr 5, 1764 – sep 29, 1764)
Description:
Enacted on April 5, 1764, to take effect on September 29, the new Sugar Act cut the duty on foreign molasses from 6 to 3 pence per gallon, retained a high duty on foreign refined sugar, and prohibited the importation of all foreign rum.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 5, 1764
sep 29, 1764
~ 5 months and 27 days