Why did Merchants in the American colonies begin smuggling goods?

In 1764 Parliament passed the Sugar Act, which set duties on molasses and sugar imported by colonists. This was the first act passed specifically to raise money in the colonies. ... This made it difficult for traders to avoid paying duties. The British navy also began to stop and search ships for smuggled goods.

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confedracy

supported slavery

upheld the supremacy of federal laws

believed states should be able to nullify federal laws

union

wanted to abolish slavery

supported high tariffs

upheld the supremacy of federal laws

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