One of the Chief Objectives of Policy Under George Grenville

question 69

Multiple Choice

One of the chief objectives of policy under George Grenville was to

• A) continue the practice of "salutary neglect" in the colonies.
• B) require jury trials for American smugglers and other forms of due process.
• C) challenge the authority of the king by more laxly enforcing laws.
• D) reduce Britain's enormous debt after the French and Indian War.
• E) give colonial assemblies more power, especially in regard to taxes.

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