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Why did Britain start more harsh laws + taxes?

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As a direct result of the Seven year war, Britain was broke because of all the battles in America, Canada, India, and Europe. The naval theatre also played a part all of this culminating in massive debts for the costs of fielding armies, building ships, and supplying their military during the war.
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