What Issue Prompted James Otis Jr

question 4

Multiple Choice

What issue prompted James Otis Jr. to become an outspoken critic of British colonial policies?

• A)the illegal settlement of the backcountry
• B)the use of Navigation Acts to regulate trade
• C)the quartering of British troops in colonial homes
• D)the use of general search warrants by customs officials in search of contraband goods

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