A member of a Committee of Observation and Safety in 1775 had responsibility for:
A) informing British officials of colonial smuggling.
B) promoting British imports in the colonies.
C) enforcing economic sanctions against Great Britain.
D) reporting on the activities of radical colonial leaders.
Answer: C
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