During the 1760s British policy makers sought to raise revenues from the American colonies for the purpose of

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British policy makers sought to raise revenues from the American colonies for the purpose of paying for the expenses of the British army in its defense of the colonies. This was due to the increased costs of maintaining a standing army in America after the Seven Years' War and ongoing conflicts with Native American tribes. This revenue-raising effort ultimately led to tensions with the colonies and the eventual outbreak of the American Revolution.

During the 1760s British Policy Makers Sought to Raise Revenues