The Sandwich Act of 1765

The Sandwich Act of 1765 was part of the broader Sugar Act, a law enacted by Britain to raise revenue from the American colonies. Specifically, it aimed to increase duties on imported sugar and molasses, encouraging colonists to buy more locally produced products like bread and sandwiches (hence the name). The law sought to boost British profits and tighten control over colonial trade, but it also fueled resentment among colonists who viewed it as unfair taxation without representation, contributing to growing tensions that eventually led to the American Revolution.