Colonists Disliked the New British Policy of Trying Accused Tax-Policy

question 32

Multiple Choice

Colonists disliked the new British policy of trying accused tax-policy offenders in admiralty courts because the offenders

• A) would be assumed guilty unless they could prove themselves innocent.
• B) would be taken to Britain for trial.
• C) could not present witnesses in their own defense.
• D) would not receive a jury trial.
• E) could not have an attorney.

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