After King George III rejected the Olive Branch Petition, Parliament passed the Prohibitory Act, which closed American ports to
overseas trade. addressed the colonists’ most significant complaints. called on British forces to attack the colonies. stopped the British Navy from seizing American ships
Following the King George III refusal of accepting the Olive Branch Petition, Parliament approved the Prohibitory Act which banned all British commercial activities with the American colonies. The purpose is to make the American colonies suffer economically.
Hence, in this case, this shown that the Parliament passed the Prohibitory Act, "which closed American ports to overseas trade."
Answer is A,closed american ports to over sea trade.
Explanation:
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In December 1775, Great Britain passed the Prohibitory Act, removing the colonies from the protection of the crown, banning trade with them, and allowing seizure of American ships at sea.
