Which Statement Is True Concerning British Tax Rates During the 1760s

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true concerning British tax rates during the 1760s?

• A) They were considerably lower than the rates in the colonies.
• B) They were the second lowest in Europe.
• C) They were the second highest in Europe.
• D) They were the same as the rates in the colonies.
• E) They were the same as the rates in most European nations.

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