b. Spent more money on military equipment is your best answer.
While money spent on nuclear weapon development was greatly reduced, conventional military spending greatly increased to insure against a break-down on the peaceful relationship, as well as the change in status quo.
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They were wrong, because by establishing that policy they took the rights of colonists, who were practically subjugated to British crown.
Explanation:
- Tensions between the British government and the colonies were further intensified by Britain's policy of mercantilism - economic and trade absolutism by reducing imports and developing domestic production.
- In addition, King George III (ruled from 1760 to 1820) imposed new taxes on the colonies to pay off debts incurred during the French and Native American War.
- The American colonists, accustomed to self-rule were furious because of the tyranny of the London government.
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