What was the first act that the Parliament passed in an attempt to raise revenue by taxing the American colonists?

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Answer 1 · 2017-06-29T16:06:04

The 1764 Stamp Act

The Stamp Act in 1764 was the first act passed to raise revenue in the American colonies.

Answer 2 · 2017-07-01T02:47:34

The Navigation Acts of 1651, 1660 and 1663

The purpose of these acts were to regulate trade to the advantage of England and to collect taxes.