Which act imposed taxes on molasses brought into the colonies?

The Sugar Act of 1764 imposed taxes specifically on molasses brought into the colonies. This act was designed to raise revenue for Britain after the costly Seven Years' War and aimed to decrease the smuggling of sugar and molasses from the French and Dutch West Indies by lowering the previous tax rate but strictly enforcing it. By taxing molasses, the British government sought to regulate trade and increase its control over colonial commerce, which created significant resentment among colonists who viewed it as an infringement on their rights. This act was one of the early catalysts for the growing tensions between the American colonies and the British government, eventually contributing to the American Revolution.

The other acts listed do not specifically focus on taxing molasses. The Stamp Act of 1765 required revenue stamps on all legal documents and printed materials, aimed at raising funds directly from the colonies. The Declaratory Act asserted Britain's authority to legislate for the colonies but did not impose any duties or taxes. The Navigation Acts regulated trade and colonial commerce but were broader and not limited to the taxation of molasses specifically.