Passage of the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act

question 74

Multiple Choice

Passage of the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act

• A) led many colonists to believe that the British were expanding colonial freedom.
• B) convinced many colonists that the British were trying to take away their historic liberty.
• C) resulted in fewer laws being passed by Parliament regarding the colonies.
• D) exemplified to many colonists the difference between legislation and taxation.
• E) required action by each colonial legislature.

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