Why did the British government impose taxes on the American colonies? A. for administrative purposes B. to pay for the voyages of the British soldiers C. to pay for the French and Indian War D. to pay the American Indian tribes E. to transport settlers to the colonies

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1 March, 20:11

Why did the British government impose taxes on the American colonies? A. for administrative purposes B. to pay for the voyages of the British soldiers C. to pay for the French and Indian War D. to pay the American Indian tribes E. to transport settlers to the colonies

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Keesha · Answer 1

C because Great Britain thought the colonies cause the war

Alden Oconnor · Answer 2

Option: C. to pay for the French and Indian War

Explanation:

Britain imposed taxes on the English colonies because they needed the money to get rid of war debts. The debts were growing enormous after the French and Indian war in America. Britain government needed a way to pay the debts. Britishers decided to introduce acts in the colonies as the colonies were part of the British Empire. Taxes included the Stamp Act, Townsend Acts.