In the Chain of Events Leading Up to the American

question 26

Multiple Choice

In the chain of events leading up to the American Revolution,the radical forces were permitted to expand their political influence because the colonial elites were split by

• A)disagreement over slavery.
• B)western boundary disputes.
• C)a lack of common currency.
• D)British tax and trade policies.
• E)an inability to bridge their language barriers.

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