Question

Which of the following statements are true?

1.The Granville measures were severely opposed by the colonists.

2.They raised the slogan ''No taxation without Representation" thus insisting American representation in the English parliament.

3.As violence broke out in the streets, the stamp act was repealed.

• A. 1,2 only
• B. 1,3 only
• C. 2,3 only
• D. 1,2 and 3

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1,2 and 3

• The Grenville measures, including the Sugar Act (1764) and the Stamp Act (1765), were part of the British government's efforts under Prime Minister George Grenville to raise revenue from the American colonies.

• These measures were unpopular and met with widespread opposition as they imposed taxes without colonial consent.

• The slogan "No taxation without representation" became the rallying cry of the colonists, as they argued that they should not be taxed by a Parliament in which they had no elected representatives.

• However, most colonists did not actually seek representation in Parliament but instead demanded that their local assemblies control taxation.

• The Stamp Act faced intense resistance, including protests, boycotts, and even violent demonstrations led by groups like the Sons of Liberty.

• These actions, combined with economic pressure from British merchants affected by colonial boycotts, led to the repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766.

• However, Parliament simultaneously passed the Declaratory Act, asserting its right to legislate for the colonies.