Question

American

colonists protest
new taxes
imposed by Great
Britain
?
Many American
colonists decide
that they can no
longer tolerate
British rule.
Which statement best completes the diagram related to causes of the
American Revolution?
A. British merchants refuse to deliver shipments of tea to the
American colonies.
B. British leaders cut off their support for political leaders in the
American colonies.
C. The British Parliament passes laws to harshly punish the
American colonies.
D. The British military withdraws its defensive forces from vulnerable
American colonies.

Answer 1

C. The British Parliament passes laws to harshly punish the American colonies

Step-by-step explanation:

The American Revolution was principally caused by colonial opposition to British attempts to impose greater control over the colonies and to make them repay the crown for its defense of them during the French and Indian War (1754–63).