Which of the Following Statements Characterizes the British Government's Attempts

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements characterizes the British government's attempts to meet its war debt following the Great War for Empire?

• A) The British Parliament raised the taxes on land throughout North America.
• B) To cut costs,Britain decreased the size of its bureaucracy,especially the customs department.
• C) Parliament decreased the import duties on consumables to increase both sales and revenue.
• D) Parliament increased import taxes on items used by the poor and middling classes such as sugar and beer.