Seven Years' War and Revolution Causes · US History

The 'Declaratory Act' of 1766 stated that:

  1. The colonies had officially entered into a state of open and violent rebellion against the Crown
  2. The British government would no longer protect the colonies from Indian attacks
  3. The Stamp Act was constitutional and would be strictly enforced
  4. Parliament had the absolute power to make laws and taxes for the colonies in all cases
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Correct answer: Parliament had the absolute power to make laws and taxes for the colonies in all cases

Passed on the same day the Stamp Act was repealed, the Declaratory Act was a face-saving measure for Parliament. It asserted that the British government held total legislative authority over the colonies, regardless of colonial representation.

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