Grenville's American Revenue Act of 1764
a. empowered custom officers to use blanket warrants against smugglers.
b. raised revenue by requiring a stamp on all legal documents.
c. lowered the tax on French sugar.
d. created the vice admiralty courts.
ANSWER: a
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