New Taxes

Definition

New taxes refer to additional or increased taxes imposed by the British government on the American colonies, particularly in response to the French and Indian War debt. These taxes were seen as burdensome and unfair by many colonists, leading to widespread resistance.

Related terms

Stamp Act: The Stamp Act was a specific tax imposed on all printed materials in the colonies, requiring them to bear a stamp purchased from British authorities.

Sugar Act: The Sugar Act was a tax on imported sugar and molasses, which affected merchants involved in trade with foreign countries.

Townshend Acts: The Townshend Acts were a series of taxes levied on goods imported into the colonies, including lead, paint, glass, paper, and tea.