Question

Which of the following choices best describes the purpose of the Sugar Act? The British wanted to allow the colonists to pay lower taxes on sugar. The British wanted the colonies to contribute more to the costs of defending their territory. The British wanted to create more competitors for trade with the colonies. The British wanted to stop colonists from using sugar and molasses.

Answer 1

The British wanted to contribute more to costs of defending their territory

The Sugar Act was an early attempt to raise money from the colonies