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George Grenville, First lord of the Treasury, instituted several taxes that affected the colonies. What was his main purpose?

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he main purpose of British taxes levied on the American colonies was to raise revenue for paying for several wars, most notably the French and Indian War. This was a major cause of the revolution. 
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