The Boston Statement of Rights and Grievances, Drafted by the Boston

question 48

Multiple Choice

The Boston statement of rights and grievances, drafted by the Boston Committee of Correspondence in 1772, differed from previous patriot pamphlets in that it

• A) did not mention the necessity of obedience to Parliament.
• B) did not profess allegiance to the king.
• C) attempted to define the precise limits of parliamentary authority.
• D) claimed that colonial assemblies had the right to judge the constitutionality of acts of Parliament.

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Definitions:

Spirometer

An instrument used to measure the volume of air inhaled and exhaled by the lungs, assessing pulmonary function.

Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)

The amount of air left in the lungs following a standard breath out.

Residual Volume (RV)

The volume of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal exhalation, important for keeping the lungs inflated.

Obstructive Lung Diseases

A category of respiratory conditions that involve blockages or narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing, e.g., asthma, COPD.