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

Answer 1

The primary reason Parliament passed these acts was "To recover the cost of defending the colonies." During the time leading up to the American Revolution, Britain incurred significant expenses to protect and defend its colonies, and Parliament sought to address these financial burdens through various taxation measures and regulations.