How did the colonists interpret the actions and policies of the British government in the 1760s and the 1770s?
A) They were furious because the taxes were high and would take away their hard-earned wealth.
B) They thought the British government was engaged in a great conspiracy to take away their natural rights and reduce them to slaves.
C) The colonists had very little reaction to the British government's actions at this time, as they were able to get around the policies very easily.
D) The colonists pushed for additional regulations because they realized they could not protect themselves against encroaching Indians.
Answer: B
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