Register

Why did the British increase taxes on the American colonists in the 1760s and 1770s?

Why did the British increase taxes on the American colonists in the 1760s and 1770s?
152k views
5 votes
Why did the British increase taxes on the American colonists in the 1760s and 1770s?

User Ulana
by
7.8k points

1 Answer

5 votes
The British raised taxes for the American colonists in the 1760s and the 1770s because they still had to pay for the war with the French and had to pay for that standing army.
User Madalena
by
7.5k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

User Bayramucuncu
asked Oct 14, 2024 148k views
In the 1760s and 1770s, many colonists grew with British rule
Bayramucuncu asked Oct 14, 2024
by Bayramucuncu
7.6k points
1 answer
2 votes
148k views
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories

Other Questions

What goal of the constitution was also a goal of the Magna Carta?
is it true or false that after the american revolution conflicts in the northwest territory erupted between remaining british soldiers and native americans
Who made dutch claims in north america?
Link Copied!