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Which act was also known as the American Revenue Act and the American Duties Act?
The Sugar Act
What was the purpose of the Sugar Act?
To raise money for Great Britain
Why did the American colonists oppose the Sugar Act?
They believed they were being taxed without representation
What was the British government's main goal in passing the Sugar Act?
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What was the significance of the Sugar Act in relation to previous taxes on sugar in the colonies?
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