The Piecemeal Actions of Parliament to Curtail the Various Colonial

question 28

Multiple Choice

The piecemeal actions of Parliament to curtail the various colonial manufacturing activities

• A) stemmed from a deep-seated fear of American competition.
• B) were punitive, in response to colonial smuggling and price dumping.
• C) were a roundabout attempt to undermine the colonial shipbuilding industry.
• D) were largely taken to protect vested, well-lobbied interests.

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