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What was the intent of the Declaratory Act?

A. Establish a peaceful relationship with the Native Americans
B. State that Parliament had the authority to make all laws that applied to the colonies
C. Require the forced quartering of British troops in the colonies
D. Dissolve all colonial assemblies and place them under royal rule



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GinnyAnswer

Final answer:

The Declaratory Act of 1766 asserted Parliament's authority to make laws for the colonies and declared existing acts taxing colonists as infringement on American rights.


Explanation:

In 1766, the Declaratory Act was passed by Parliament. This Act stated that Parliament had the authority to make laws for the colonies in all cases whatsoever, similar to a law used to control the Irish. It declared that all existing parliamentary acts, including those taxing the colonists, infringed on American rights.


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CandleFly

Answer: B. State that the Parliament had the authority to make all laws that applied to the colonies

Explanation:

The Declaratory Act was passed in 1766 and its main purpose was to assert power and make laws over the British colonies in North America. This Act was created as a response to the anger of the colonists over the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act.

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