The British Parliament passed the Molasses Act in 1733 to
a. stimulate the colonies' "triangle trade" with Africa and the West Indies.
b. satisfy colonial demands for earning foreign exchange money.
c. inhibit colonial trade with the French West Indies.
d. increase the colonists' standard of living and protect the livelihood of colonial merchants.
e. require Americans to sell their molasses to the British.
c
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