1764

Question

Sugar Act

1765

Stamp Act

1767

Townshend Acts

What was the primary reason Parliament passed these acts?

(1 point)

To recover the cost of defending the colonies

O To encourage foreign trade with the colonies

To fund the establishment of new colonies

To promote the growth of cottage industries in the colonies

Answer 1

The primary reason Parliament passed these acts (the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Townshend Acts) was to recover the cost of defending the colonies. After the French and Indian War, Britain sought to raise revenue to cover the expenses incurred during the war and to maintain troops in North America.