Question

Which concern did Great Britain use to justify its increased taxation of the American colonies before the American Revolutionary War? *

A. The military defense of the colonies
B. The rapid expansion of slavery in the colonies
C. The strength of manufacturing in the colonies
D. The outbreak of religious conflicts in the colonies

Answer 1

Correct answer is A. The military defense of the colonies .

Step-by-step explanation:

A is the correct answer as after the French and Indian War authorities believed that more soldiers should be located in the colonies, and that is why they introduced many acts, such as Stamp Act, Quartering act...

B is not correct as slavery didn't affect the security of colonies.

C is not correct as industry wasn't the reason for the increase of soldiers.

D is not correct as there were no religious conflicts.