The 1764 Sugar Act, which actually lowered sugar tax rates but increased enforcement, and the 1764 Currency Act, which barred co
lonies from printing their own money, are both best described as which of the following selections? Select one: A. political posturing by the colonists B. political protests by the colonists C. economic restrictions which angered colonists D. economic liberalization which pleased colonists
The correct answer is C. Economic restrictions which angered colonists
Explanation:
Both 1764 Sugar Act and the 1764 Currency Act were acts approved by the English Parliament to restrict and control the colonies, indeed due to the 1764 Sugar Act laws were reinforced to force the colonies to pay taxes; also, due to the 1764 Currency Act the colonies could not decide on important aspects of their currency. These along with other acts that were approved during the 18th century led the colonies to the American Revolution as people in the colonies felt the English Parliament only imposed restrictions and taxes and did not guarantee any representation in government. Thus, these acts can be described as "economic restrictions which angered colonists".
They believed that the increased demand would make a sharply reduced rate both affordable and collectible. When passed by Parliament, the new Sugar Act of 1764 halved the previous tax on molasses.
He believed that education in skills such as farming and industrial work was the tool that would lead African Americans towards a major acceptance from the White Community.
He promoted solidarity among the African American community. This attitude would lift the community as a whole.
<u>Disadvantages:</u>
He promoted the acceptance of discrimination for the time being. This automatically positioned African Americans as an inferior group and could be considered as detrimental in the efforts of achieving the equality of rights among all Americans.
