Question

What was one cause of colonial unhappiness with British rule in 1776?

a. difficult requirements for government jobs

b. stationing troops in colonial cities

c. lack of founding for colonial needs

d. property-ownership requirements for state legislators

Answer 1

Answer: Stationing Troops in colonial cities

Explanation: The correct answer is B: Stationing troops in colonial cities, The English Crown did it as a sanction imposed on the Settlers for the excesses that occurred in the Tea Mutiny. This Law was called the Law of Quartering or Accommodation and was to house and feed the British soldiers who were cordoned off along the Port of Boston that was closed by order of the English Crown.