RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
THE INDIAN WARS STRUGGLE BETWEEN NATIVE AMERICANS AND SETTLERS
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Question
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What was the purpose of the Sugar Act?
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Stop illegal trade with Mexico
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South Carolina was the only one that could export sugar
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Pay war debt caused by the French and Indian War
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Open other markets in which to sell sugar
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Sugar Act was enacted on April 5, 1764, in order to help reduce the staggering national debt incurred during the French and Indian War and to help pay for the continued presence of British troops in the colonies to defend from any further attacks.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Sugar Act, put into place by the British government, was enacted on April 5, 1764. The purpose of the act was to tax the importation of molasses from the West Indies, similar to the previous act, but now it was actually going to be enforced by the british navy.
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