The Parliament passed
Molasses Act in 1733 in attempt to stop New England Yankee traders from trading
fish, beef, and pork with the French West Indies for molasses that were made
into rum<span>. Six (6) pence per gallon
on molasses imported from the French islands.</span>
The troops tried to send supplies but there was a blockade and they were not able to deliver them.
hope it helped <span />
True. It is usually used to persuade.