On What Basis Did the American Colonists Object to the Vice-Admiralty

question 55

Multiple Choice

On what basis did the American colonists object to the vice-admiralty courts in which violators of the Sugar Act were tried?

• A) They were administered by the British Navy rather than civilian officials.
• B) These courts were located in Britain and defendants were required to pay for travel.
• C) The courts were run by British-appointed judges.
• D) Colonists did not believe they should be prosecuted by the same courts as British criminals.

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