The Massachusetts Assembly Was Dissolved in Late 1768 Because

question 61

Multiple Choice

The Massachusetts assembly was dissolved in late 1768 because

• A) the Massachusetts governor decided to govern the colony without such an assembly.
• B) it supported the recent protest petition adopted by the Virginia House of Burgesses.
• C) it called for open resistance to the Townshend Acts.
• D) it refused to recall the Massachusetts circular letter.

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