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What was the reason for the Sugar Act of 1764?

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was a law that attempted to curb the smuggling of sugar and molasses in the colonies by reducing the previous tax rate and enforcing the collection of dutie

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To increase revenue and power for the British as well as making sure the colonies strictly bought from the British.

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