41. Why did colonists object to the Sugar Act although the new law lowered an ex

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41. Why did colonists object to the Sugar Act although the new law lowered an existing tax? A) Colonists opposed all new tax laws on principle. B) It favored colonies in the West Indies over mainland colonies. C) New procedures made sure it was collected. D) They preferred existing rates of sugar consumption and did not want to change. 42. What was Parliament's specific purpose in passing the Stamp Act? A) To control the new saving stamp industry. B) To court favor with the king, a noted stamp collector C) To expand its authority over the postal department. D) To raise revenue 43. A chief example of English civil liberty was the right to be taxed A) B) C) D) If male and 21 years of age. On real estate but not on personal property. Only by duly elected representatives. With the ability to pay taken into consideration. 44. The concept of virtual representation held that A) B) C) D) Colonial assemblies could communicate their wishes to Parliament. Each member of Parliament acted on behalf of the whole empire. The king's advisors kept him informed about his subject's needs. Those in England were in a better position to know how colonies could benefit the empire than colonists were. 45. Why did Prime Minister Charles Townshend choose to impose new duties on glass, lead, paper, paint, and tea in 1767? A) He wanted colonists to use less of these goods. B) He wanted to retaliate against the colonists' nonimportation movement. C) D) He knew that colonists could not live without any of these goods. He believed that such "external taxes" would not stir controversy in the colonies. 46. Republicanism represented a growing body of thought on the role of government that believed that A) Power is always dangerous and those who wield it must be watched carefully. B) Private property rights always trumped civil rights. C) Less government was the best government. D) Women should be permitted to vote, serve on juries, and hold public office.

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41.New procedures made sure it was collected.

42.The main purpose was To raise revenue.

43.Only by duly elected representatives.

44.Each member of Parliament acted on behalf of the whole empire.The theory of virtual representation held that the members of Parliament did not only represent their specific geographic constituencies but also took into consideration the well-being of all British subjects when deliberating on legislation.

45.He believed that such "external taxes" would not stir controversy in the colonies.

46.Republicanism represented a growing body of thought on the role of government that believed that
power is always dangerous and those who wield it must be watched carefully.

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