What measures did George Grenville take in an effort to impose order on Britain's American colonies?

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Answer 1

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1. Grenville's first step was to maintain a military presence of nearly 7,000 troops in North America.
2. Grenville hoped to pay for the transatlantic forces with money drawn from the American colonies.
3. To raise additional revenue, Grenville sought to strengthen customs enforcement in colonial ports.
4. The Sugar Act was designed both to raise revenue and reign in smuggling.
5. To ensure compliance, the Sugar Act established the first of several vice-admiralty courts.
6. The Currency Act of 1764 prohibited colonial assemblies from issuing paper money or bills of credit to be used as legal tender to pay off debts.
7. The Quartering Act obliged colonists to assist the army by allowing soldiers to use vacant barns and other buildings as temporary quarters.