Question

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Why did Parliament start imposing heavy taxes on the colonies?

A. to finance the extravagant lifestyle of George III
B. to raise funds to improve Britain’s infrastructure
C. to ensure British citizens didn’t have to pay taxes
D. to pay for the king’s new palace
E. to pay British war debts

Answer 1

The answer is D

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking to state the reason why did the British Parliament impose taxes on the colonists after 1763, base on my research and further investigation, I would say that the answer would be D. to pay the French to keep out of American affairs. I hope you are satisfied with my answer.

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Answer 2

E is the correct answer.

The UK had just won a costly war against France (7-Years War/French and Indian War) and the treasury was not looking very happy.

So, the UK upped taxes, especially on the colonies who they had just spent a lot of money defending against the French's interests.