Parliament passes the Currency Act in 1764 …
Years: 1764 - 1764
Parliament passes the Currency Act in 1764 to restrain the use of paper money, fearing that otherwise the colonists might evade debt payments.
Parliament also passes the Sugar Act, imposing customs duties on a number of articles.
This same year, Prime Minister George Grenville proposes direct taxes on the colonies to raise revenue.
Parliament also passes the Sugar Act, imposing customs duties on a number of articles.
This same year, Prime Minister George Grenville proposes direct taxes on the colonies to raise revenue.
