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What effect did the Townshend Acts have on American colonies?

They established new trade measures and prohibitions.

They formed new peace treaties with Indigenous peoples.

They drew a new boundary between French and English colonies.

They created new taxes on American colonists.

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Which of the following best explains why Parliament repealed the Stamp Act in 1766?

Parliament agreed with the colonists that the act was unfair.

Colonial legislators were threatening to impose their own taxes.

Colonists’ boycotts of British goods were hurting British trade.

The British passed the Declaratory Act, which replaced it with a heavier tax.

When colonists boycotted British goods under the Stamp Act, they

stole products that were taxed.

refused to participate in buying stamps.

sold products that were taxed.

refused to pass new tax laws.

How did Mercy Otis Warren participate in colonial politics during the 1760s and 1770s?

Warren served as a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly.

Warren brought lawsuits against British policy.

Warren hosted protest meetings in Boston.

Warren argued for more educational opportunities for women.

Which of the following best states a similarity between Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry?

Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry were members of the Pennsylvania Assembly who represented the colonies when they were in London.

Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry were fiery speakers who also smuggled colonial goods.

Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry were leaders who aggressively spoke out against the British government.

Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry were former military leaders who were also skilled engravers.

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