Question

Why did the British government give in to colonial resistance toward the Stamp Act? Select the best answer from the choices provided. Samuel Adams negotiated the end of the act with King George III. The colony of New York threatened to declare its independence. The embargo started to hurt the British economy. John Hanwingspan sued the British government.

Answer 1

"The embargo started to hurt the British economy" would be the best option from the list, since the British relied heavily on revenue from the colonies, but they also knew that revolution could occur.