The Enlightenment Influence on Revolutions Quick Check

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Question
Which statement explains the impact that the disbanding of American legislatures had on the American colonies?(1 point)
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American colonists had no say in the creation of laws.
American colonists had no say in the creation of laws.

Many American colonists, such as merchants, lost their jobs.
Many American colonists, such as merchants, lost their jobs.

American colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes.
American colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes.

American colonists had to pay heavy taxes.

1 answer

The statement that best explains the impact that the disbanding of American legislatures had on the American colonies is:

American colonists had no say in the creation of laws.

This reflects the core grievance of the colonists, as their lack of representation in legislative decisions contributed to their desire for independence and revolution against British rule.