Which of the following describes the Sugar Act? It removed the tax on molasses; it enforced existing laws regarding taxes on molasses; it called for more customs officials

Answer 1

The Sugar Act, enacted in 1764, primarily aimed to enforce existing laws regarding taxes on molasses and to reduce the previous tax rate on molasses in an effort to discourage smuggling and encourage compliance with tax laws. It also included provisions for increased customs enforcement. Therefore, the statement that best describes the Sugar Act is that it enforced existing laws regarding taxes on molasses. However, it is also true that it sought to lower the tax on molasses, yet the focus on enforcement is a key aspect of the Act.