Question
The Declaratory Act, passed in 1766, stated that Parliament had the same power in the colonies as it had in Great Britain. It further stated that Parliament had the authority to pass any laws it chose. This act added to colonial unrest because many colonists believed that
A.
Parliament intended to abolish colonial governments.
B.
Parliament should be relocated to the colonies.
C.
Parliament intended to implement more unfair taxes.
D.
Parliament was undermining the power of the king.
A.
Parliament intended to abolish colonial governments.
B.
Parliament should be relocated to the colonies.
C.
Parliament intended to implement more unfair taxes.
D.
Parliament was undermining the power of the king.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is C. Parliament intended to implement more unfair taxes.
The Declaratory Act reinforced the idea that Parliament had the authority to make laws and impose taxes on the colonies, which many colonists viewed as unfair and an infringement on their rights. This contributed to growing unrest and resistance to British rule.
The Declaratory Act reinforced the idea that Parliament had the authority to make laws and impose taxes on the colonies, which many colonists viewed as unfair and an infringement on their rights. This contributed to growing unrest and resistance to British rule.