Which of the following questions best expresses the ideological dilemma that faced the colonists from 1765 to 1774?
A. How can we justify our resistance to unpopular acts of Parliament when we do not resist unpopular acts of our own assemblies?
B. How can we claim that Parliament has limited power over us when each colonial charter was issued by Parliament?
C. How can we justify our opposition to certain acts of Parliament without questioning Parliament's authority over us?
D. How can we challenge the authority of Parliament without also challenging the authority of our colonial assemblies?
Answer: C
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