Pressured by British merchants, in March 1766, the British Parliament __________.
A. accepted the idea of virtual representation for American colonists
B. repealed the Stamp Act and reduced the duties under the Sugar Act
C. agreed to stop impressing British sailors
D. refused to repay debts from the Seven Years' War
Answer: B
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