Short-term, the repeal of the Townshend duties contributed to a lull in colonial protest; long-term, the repeal solved nothing because
a. colonial protesters continued to stage violent demonstrations.
b. the duty on tea, imposed by the Tea Act, remained on the books.
c. too many influential Americans remained committed to independence.
d. all of these choices.
e. none of these choices.
ANS: B
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