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a British law passed in 1733 that taxed molasses, rum, and sugar imported into the North America from non-British countries -
stated that parliament could make laws binding the American colonies in all cases whatsoever -
Declaratory Act Parliament has the right to tax and make decisions for the British in all cases -
initiated taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea -
Ensuring a fair trial for British officials who were charged with capital offenses while upholding the law or quelling protests in Massachusetts Bay Colony -
Increased British control of religion, land distribution, and colonial government in North America granted by the Act -
to pacify the restive province of Massachusetts Bay -
A number of British soldiers deserted and stayed in the new United States after 1783