When did the sugar act happen?

The stamp and sugar act happened because the british were taxing the colonists on little things such as stamp and sugar. The colonists, of course, protested. This lead to the Boston Tea Party. read more

The sugar act was a bigger part after the molasses act This made colonist angry because they now have to pay tax on sugar. This led to colonist fighting for their freedom They ended up boycotting the British goods. read more

The Sugar Act, also known as the American Revenue Act or the American Duties Act, was a revenue-raising act passed by the Parliament of Great Britain on 5 April 1764. read more