Which statement best explains the why this resolution was adopted?

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Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament
Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament

Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea party
Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea party

Colonists wanted to expand powers given to governors appointed by King George III
Colonists wanted to expand powers given to governors appointed by King George III

Colonist created this in order to address the causes of the Boston Massacre

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The statement that best explains why this resolution was adopted is:

Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament.

This reflects the broader sentiment among the colonists regarding issues of representation and self-governance, which were central to the colonial grievances leading up to the American Revolution.