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What was the first act that the Parliament passed in an attempt to raise revenue by taxing the American colonists?

Answer 1

Isaiah Arellano

The 1764 Stamp Act

The Stamp Act in 1764 was the first act passed to raise revenue in the American colonies.

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Answer 2

Willow Anderson

The Navigation Acts of 1651, 1660 and 1663

The purpose of these acts were to regulate trade to the advantage of England and to collect taxes.

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Answer 3

Adeline Acosta

The Sugar Act of 1764 was the first act passed by the British Parliament in an attempt to raise revenue by taxing the American colonists.

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