Lord North convinced Parliament to repeal the Townshend duties, except the tax on tea, because of his conviction that
a. such a concession would lead to meaningful negotiation between Parliament and the colonies.
b. the duties were detrimental to the economic well-being of the colonies.
c. only colonial assemblies had the power to impose taxes in the colonies.
d. it was bad policy to impose duties on trade within the empire.
d
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A) masked underlying political, economic, and social tensions and conflicts that would explode with surprising force in the 1820s. B) extended well beyond the two terms of James Monroe's presidency from 1817-1825. C) occurred concurrently with the reemergence of the Federalist Party as an influential political force. D) developed during a period when the Supreme Court was narrowing its reach and the reach of the federal government into economic and political aspects of the country.
What advantages did the northern kingdom of Asturias possess over other Christian states in Spain?
a. It was rich in mineral resources. b. It contained an important pilgrimage site. c. It was rich in agricultural resources. d. It had a large population.
What is the meaning of karma?
A) the soul B) release from earthly cycles C) spiritual bliss D) the tally of good and bad acts in a person's life E) the code of morals for one's caste
By the end of 1938,
A. President Roosevelt began what became known as the "Third New Deal." B. the American public had come to strongly oppose the New Deal. C. Congress had come to accept the need for further reforms. D. the New Deal had largely come to an end. E. the nation had largely emerged from the Depression.