Question

What did the Declaratory Act of 1766 state?

a) That the colonist needed to move back to England
b) That Declaring Independence was the only was for the colonist to earn their freedom
c) That colonists would pay taxes
d) That the colonies were under the control of English government

Answer 1

The Declaratory Act of 1766 asserted that Parliament had the absolute power to make laws and changes to the colonial government, "in all cases whatsoever", even though the colonists were not represented in the Parliament. So, for example they held legal power over the colonies. I’m 99% sure your answer is D) the colonies were under the control of English government.