Question

questions 1 through 3 refer to the following. \question. are not the colonies, from their circumstances, very able to pay the stamp duty? \answer. in my opinion there is not gold and silver enough in the colonies to pay the stamp duty for one year. \question. do you think it right that america should be protected by this country and pay no part of the expense? \answer. that is not the case. the colonies raised, clothed, and paid, during the last war, near twenty - five thousand men, and spent many millions. \question. what was the temper opinion or attitude of america toward great britain before the year 1763? \answer. the best in the world. they submitted willingly to the government of the crown, and paid, in all their courts, obedience to acts of parliament. \question and what is their temper now? \answer. oh, very much altered. \question. was it an opinion in america before 1763 that the parliament had no right to lay taxes and duties there? 1 which of the following most directly led to the change in the temper of america toward great britain described in the excerpt? a a change in the british constitution b the election of a new british parliament c british efforts to consolidate control over its colonies d an end to american indian threats requiring british protection

Explanation:

The American colonies' attitude towards Britain changed due to British policies aimed at exerting more control over the colonies, such as the Stamp - Act. These efforts to consolidate control led to growing resentment among the colonists. Changes in the British constitution or the election of a new Parliament were not the direct causes of the change in the American attitude. The end of American Indian threats also did not directly lead to this change in attitude.

Answer:

C. British efforts to consolidate control over its colonies