Increase taxes from the British lead to increased a. Farming b. Pioneering c. Smuggling d. Exploring in the colonies.
c. Smuggling
When the British increased taxes in the colonies, particularly through acts like the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act, it created a significant financial burden for the colonists. Many colonists did not agree with these taxes and felt that they were unjust. As a result, they engaged in smuggling, which involved evading the taxes by secretly importing goods from other countries or engaging in illegal trade practices. Smuggling became a widespread practice during this time as a way for the colonists to avoid paying the increased taxes imposed by the British.