England Decided to Impose Taxes on Sugar and Tea During

England decided to impose taxes on sugar and tea during the Colonial Era in order to

A) put down the impending colonial rebellion.
B) raise an army to put down Shays's Rebellion.
C) pay for raising an army to protect England against the French in Europe.
D) establish a prominent role of parliament under the new English government.
E) pay for the military protection against the Native Americans and their French allies.