What was the MOST significant impact of the Committees of Correspondence in the late colonial period?

A.
They allowed colonial governors and legislatures to communicate with each other quickly in order to avert crises following the passage of new laws.
B.
They presented an alternative to violent resistance to the laws so that colonists could claim the moral advantage in their disputes with Britain.

C.
They controlled the newspapers and therefore how acts of resistance and the British response to such acts were reported to the public.
D.
They organized many colonists who were unhappy with the political situation into more effective groups of resistance.

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The MOST significant impact of the Committees of Correspondence in the late colonial period was:

D. They organized many colonists who were unhappy with the political situation into more effective groups of resistance.

The Committees of Correspondence played a critical role in facilitating communication and coordination among the colonies, helping to unify resistance against British policies and fostering a sense of collective identity among the colonists. This organized effort was instrumental in mobilizing support for the American Revolution.

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