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.
Answer: D
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