British taxation policies

Definition

British taxation policies refers to the various laws and regulations implemented by the British government to collect taxes from the American colonies. These policies were aimed at generating revenue for Britain and maintaining control over the colonies.

Related terms

Sugar Act: This was a British tax on sugar and other goods imported into the colonies, which aimed to raise revenue for Britain.

Stamp Act: It required colonists to purchase special stamps for paper goods like legal documents, newspapers, and playing cards as a way for Britain to generate more revenue.

Townshend Acts: A series of laws that imposed taxes on goods such as glass, paint, lead, paper, and tea imported into the American colonies in order to raise revenue for Britain.