The British imposed different taxes on the colonists because they felt the colonists were in debt to them as a result of all their help in the war. The different taxation policies included; the Stamp Act, Molasses Act, Townshend Duties and British military occupation in Boston. Most importantly, this is referred to in history as no taxation without representation.
Stamp Act—direct tax that required that printed materials in the colonies be produced on a stamped paper in London
Molasses Act—tax on imports of molasses from non-British colonies
Townshend Act—excessive tax on all good
British Military Occupation—British government sent troops to occupy Boston
Stamp Act—direct tax that required that printed materials in the colonies be produced on a stamped paper in London
Molasses Act—tax on imports of molasses from non-British colonies
Townshend Act—excessive tax on all good
British Military Occupation—British government sent troops to occupy Boston