What was the British's motivation for passing the Stamp Act and the Sugar Act?
A. Britain wanted to exert authority over the unruly colonists.
B. Britain needed to raise money following the Seven Years' War.
C. Britain was losing money on sugar and legal papers.
D. The British Parliament was feeling pressure from citizens to force more contributions from the colonists.
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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