Question

A British administrators sought to increase colonial revenues in tighten administrative control what might have led them to pursue a less confrontational course with the colonies? What factors do you think are the most important explaining the failure of the composure?

Answer 1

Non - confrontational course will always led to less defiance.
Confrontational course will tend to lead to a hatred toward the administrators from the colonies, which may lead to them purposely sabotaged the business themselves

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