The colonists used to tolerate the British, however, when the British started to enforce trade laws and imposed taxes on everyday items, such as sugar, Americans grew increasingly upset. It started with the French and Indian war because it caused Britain to go in debt. Eventually, they decided to begin taxing the colonist on several items to help pay for the War. These taxes included the Stamp Act and the Sugar Act. Once these acts were imposed, the colonists practically had no say in Parliament, therefore, their lives changed drastically.
The French and Native Americans were fighting with Britain for land. Great Britain ended up winning the land in North America that was east of the Mississippi River except for New Orleans. As a result of this victory, the colonies remained in Britain’s control. They wanted to expand westward, however, it was a problem because the Native Americans were not fond over the British. This resulted in the French and Indian war, which caused the British to go into debt, therefore, they started taxing the colonists on everyday items. The Sugar Act of 1764 was the first that was levied on American colonists. …show more content…
If the colonists bought sugar, molasses, or wine they would have to pay this tax. The tax itself wasn't the problem. The problem was in the way it was imposed. It raised the issue of unfair taxation. The Sugar Act really only applied to Americans and not to the other British citizens because it was mostly Americans who bought sugar from England. Therefore, that was unfair. What the colonists were also not happy about and believed it violated their rights is the fact that they did not get to voice their opinions about this tax. The British simply imposed this tax without their consent and not long after the Sugar Act, they started placing taxes on even more
The French and Native Americans were fighting with Britain for land. Great Britain ended up winning the land in North America that was east of the Mississippi River except for New Orleans. As a result of this victory, the colonies remained in Britain’s control. They wanted to expand westward, however, it was a problem because the Native Americans were not fond over the British. This resulted in the French and Indian war, which caused the British to go into debt, therefore, they started taxing the colonists on everyday items. The Sugar Act of 1764 was the first that was levied on American colonists. …show more content…
If the colonists bought sugar, molasses, or wine they would have to pay this tax. The tax itself wasn't the problem. The problem was in the way it was imposed. It raised the issue of unfair taxation. The Sugar Act really only applied to Americans and not to the other British citizens because it was mostly Americans who bought sugar from England. Therefore, that was unfair. What the colonists were also not happy about and believed it violated their rights is the fact that they did not get to voice their opinions about this tax. The British simply imposed this tax without their consent and not long after the Sugar Act, they started placing taxes on even more