The Sugar Act
- British parliament passed the Sugar Act in 1764.
- They put tax on sugar, wine, and other important things.
- The British wanted more money, but they also needed the money to protect the colonies.
- The Colonists got really mad and started protesting.
- Some leaders started to boycott and told other people to boycott.
- They were forced to pay an extra 6 pence for tax.
- The colonists became more united for protesting together.
- The colonists were worried that the British would make them pay taxes on a lot of things.