Question

why did the quartering act of 1774 become one of the causes of the american revolution?
a. the colonists were incensed because they had to provide free housing for british troops.
b. the colonists felt that they should be allowed to conduct more business with foreign countries.
c. the colonists believed that the british army was unnecessary to provide them with protection.
d. the colonists were upset because they were forced to pay one - third of their income in taxes.

Explanation:

The Quartering Act of 1774 required colonists to provide housing (and other provisions) for British troops. Option A correctly states that colonists were angry about providing free housing. Option B is about trade restrictions (not the Quartering Act), Option C misrepresents the colonists' view on British army's protection (they had issues with being forced to quarter troops, not the army's necessity), and Option D describes a tax situation (not related to the Quartering Act).

Answer:

A. The colonists were incensed because they had to provide free housing for British troops.