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The Molasses Act imposed a tax of 6 pence per gallon on imports of molasses.
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This law was enacted to hopefully prevent the smuggling of sugar into the colonies by reducing previous tax rates and enforcing the collection of duties.
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The act brought a tax on the legal recognition of documents.
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This act placed a tax on glass, lead, painters colors, tea and paper.
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This act allowed ships to bring tea straight to the colonies instead of stopping first in England.
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