Question
Which of the following describes the Sugar Act?
Smugglers supported the tax because it forced merchants to pay
It removed the tax on molasses
It called for more customs officials
It enforced existing laws regarding taxes on molassese
Smugglers supported the tax because it forced merchants to pay
It removed the tax on molasses
It called for more customs officials
It enforced existing laws regarding taxes on molassese
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that best describes the Sugar Act is:
**It enforced existing laws regarding taxes on molasses.**
The Sugar Act of 1764 aimed to reinforce and strengthen the duties already imposed on molasses, sugar, and other goods in order to reduce smuggling and increase revenue for the British government. It did not remove the tax on molasses, and smugglers generally opposed the act because it sought to crack down on illegal trade.
**It enforced existing laws regarding taxes on molasses.**
The Sugar Act of 1764 aimed to reinforce and strengthen the duties already imposed on molasses, sugar, and other goods in order to reduce smuggling and increase revenue for the British government. It did not remove the tax on molasses, and smugglers generally opposed the act because it sought to crack down on illegal trade.