In the years following the French and Indian War, Britain taxed colonies with the Sugar Act, the Stamp Act and other similar laws. What was the primary purpose of these laws? To raise money; To punish the colonies; To limit the amount of goods; To ensure that food s import

The primary purpose of the laws such as the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act was to raise money. After the French and Indian War, Britain faced significant debt and sought to generate revenue from the American colonies to help pay for the war's expenses and ongoing military presence in North America. These taxes were intended to directly fund British operations and governance in the colonies.