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Why did parliament raise taxes on the american colonies after the french and indian war?
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Why did parliament raise taxes on the american colonies after the french and indian war?

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to pay war debts and keep the colonies safe

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Britain gained debt and needed funds desperately. The King and Parliment believed that they had the right to tax the colonists. Therefore, taxes skyrocketed for the colonists.
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