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Sugar Act 1764
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How the Sugar Act Reshaped Colonial America’s Economy and Global Trade
Molasses was the lifeblood of New England’s rum industry, and the colonies had long thrived on smuggling Caribbean sugar at lower prices. The Sugar Act sought...
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How The Sugar Act Reshaped Colonial Trade Forever
At its core, the Sugar Act was an extension of Britain’s mercantilist policies, designed to extract maximum revenue from its colonies while restricting their...