Question

Why did the Bristish Colonies oppose the Sugar Act of 1764? It was not passed by their legistlative bodies. Parliament was taxing them to raise revenue. Parliament was taxing them to regulate commerce. Greenville had declared them too undertaxed, and they disagreed with him. It had not been endorsed by King George III like the rest of the taxes.

Answer 1

Parliament was taxing them to raise revenue

Step-by-step explanation

The British Parliament implemented this tax under the pretext of securing their trade routes but in fact it wanted to increase it's revenue. The repercussions of this act resulted in the famous revolt by the American population commonly known as the American revolution.