The colonists paid lower taxes on molasses because of the a. sugar act. c. proclamation of 1763. b. stamp act. d. writ of assistance.

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the national congress's powers over the states were specific and definite: it had the sole power to negotiate treaties, declare war, and make peace. all powers not granted to congress were reserved for state governments. congress had no power to levy taxes, for example.