How did British General Thomas Gage attempt to deal with the uprising in Massachusetts in 1774?
a. He offered the rebels land on the Maine frontier in return for loyalty to England.
b. He attempted to seize arms and munitions from the colonial insurgents.
c. He ordered his troops to burn Boston to the ground to show the determination of Britain.
d. He allowed for town meetings in an attempt to appease the rebels.
Ans: b. He attempted to seize arms and munitions from the colonial insurgents.
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