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1764 The Sugar Act
In the year of 1764 the Sugar Act has been passed by the British Parliament. This is an act, according to the British Parliament, that will help pay off their war debt that came of after the French and Indian War. This act placed an order on the American colonist to pay taxes for items such as molasses sugar, and other items. Being that we American Colonies had no say in what was to be taxed upon as well as who and how much, we colonist are upset to be taxed without representation! People of our colonies have resorted to smuggling these taxed items in response to this unjust decision! For raiding our homes we bring to you mobs and rebellions. We the people will not stand for this as we are not to be treated as your money slaves! Give me
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