What was the primary reason

Question

Parliament passed these acts?
(1 point)
To encourage foreign
trade with the colonies
To fund the
establishment of new
colonies
To recover the cost of
defending the colonies
To promote the growth
of cottage industries in
the colonies

Answer 1

The primary reason Parliament passed these acts was to recover the cost of defending the colonies. The British government sought to offset the expenses incurred during wars and military protection of the colonies by implementing various taxes and acts.