The 'Declaratory Act' of 1766, passed following the repeal of the Stamp Act, stated that:
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Correct answer: Parliament had full authority to make laws for the colonies in all matters
While Parliament gave in on the Stamp Act due to colonial boycotts, they passed the Declaratory Act to save face. It asserted that the British government held absolute sovereignty over the American colonies despite the repeal.
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