Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Pre-1763 British Colonial

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes pre-1763 British colonial life?

• A) British directives influenced day-to-day life only modestly.
• B) Bureaucratic apathy in part often led to colonial laws to become effective before they were reviewed in England.
• C) Government activity in general was a minor aspect of colonial affairs.
• D) All of the above are correct.
• E) None of the above are correct.

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