The Declaratory Act

question 101

Multiple Choice

The Declaratory Act

• A)repealed the Stamp Act.
• B)declared that the colonies were in a state of insurrection.
• C)asserted Parliament's absolute right to legislate for the colonies.
• D)nullified the charters of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
• E)established new taxes on the colonists.

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