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Britain passed the sugar act because -

A. it prevented the colonies from trading sugar with britain

B. they desired to prevent further smuggling of sugar to increase revenue

C. they wanted to ensure every household in the colonies was supplied with sugar.

D.they were attempting to provoke the colonists into war

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

British legislation aimed at ending the smuggling trade in sugar and molasses from the French and Dutch West Indies and at providing increased revenues to fund enlarged British Empire responsibilities following the French and Indian.

If I’m wrong I apologize.

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