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.
I believe Washington said "On the prospect of the happy termination of this insurrection I sincerely congratulate you; hoping that good may result from the cloud of evils which threatened, not only the hemisphere of Massachusetts but by spreading its baneful influence, the tranquility of the Union."
Europeans were motivated by Asian wealth, tropical spices, high-demand commodities, international commerce and capitalism, and dissatisfaction with their reliance on the Middle East for passage into Asia.
