British Taxation Of American Colonies
What was the primary motivation for the British government to begin taxing its North American colonies in the 1760s and 1770s?
AParliament sought to deliberately cripple the colonial economy.
BParliament desired more direct administrative control over colonial finances.
CParliament needed to finance an impending war against Spain.
DParliament sought to artificially inflate the prices of British exports.
EParliament wanted the colonies to help pay the debt incurred during the French and Indian War.