Which of the following is not true about the American colonies in the early eighteenth century? (Remeber, 18th century refers to the 1700s).
A. Britain generally left the colonies alone and did not interfere in their affairs
B. Colonies developed their own governments called asemblies
C. American colonists were very heavily taxed by Britain
D. A high percentage of colonists owned land, allowing them to participate in politics
Answer: C. American colonists were very heavily taxed by Britain
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