The Piecemeal Actions of Parliament to Curtail the Various Colonial

Multiple Choice

The piecemeal actions of Parliament to curtail the various colonial manufacturing activities

A) stemmed from a deep-seated fear of American competition.
B) were punitive, in response to colonial smuggling and price dumping.
C) were a roundabout attempt to undermine the colonial shipbuilding industry.
D) were largely taken to protect vested, well-lobbied interests.