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George Grenville, First lord of the Treasury, instituted several taxes that affected the colonies. What was his main purpose?

George Grenville, First lord of the Treasury, instituted several taxes that affected the colonies. What was his main purpose?
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George Grenville, First lord of the Treasury, instituted several taxes that affected the colonies. What was his main purpose?

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he main purpose of British taxes levied on the American colonies was to raise revenue for paying for several wars, most notably the French and Indian War. This was a major cause of the revolution. 
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