Question

Which of the following was generally accepted by the majority of American colonists as a legitimate use of Parliament's authority?
a. Stamp Act
b. Tea Act
C. Port of Boston Act
d. Intolerable Acts
e. Navigation Acts

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Stamp Act

Explanation:

The Stamp Act was first declared on by the British Parliament on the American colonists in 1765. The purpose of the Stamp Act was for Great Britain to get back money to pay for its French and Indian war debts. The Stamp Act was considered to be a direct tax on colonists by the British Parliament.

Hence, the Stamp Act was generally accepted by the majority of American colonists as a legitimate use of Parliament's authority.