Which of the following explains why Britain instituted new taxes like the Stamp Act?

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to punish the colonies after supporting the French in the Seven Years' War

to fund improvement projects in the colonies, like paved roads

to increase control of the colonies after growing independence movements

to pay off British debt after the Seven Years' War

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Aspen Schmidt

10 February, 03:25

Which of the following explains why Britain instituted new taxes like the Stamp Act?

Choose 1 answer:

to punish the colonies after supporting the French in the Seven Years' War

to fund improvement projects in the colonies, like paved roads

to increase control of the colonies after growing independence movements

to pay off British debt after the Seven Years' War

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Jarvis · Answer 1

It imposed a new direct tax on all American colonists, requiring them to pay a tax on all printed materials. This included legal documents, ship papers, licences, playing cards, magazines, newspapers, and more.