The Declaratory Act

question 88

Multiple Choice

The Declaratory Act

• A) imposed a boycott on all manufactured goods produced in the colonies.
• B) declared that colonists had to house British soldiers in their homes.
• C) closed the Port of Boston on account of the Boston Tea Party.
• D) rejected American claims that only their elected representatives could levy taxes.
• E) proclaimed the colonies' independence from Great Britain.

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