<span> (1) the United States would not interfere in the internal affairs of or the wars between European powers; (2) the United States recognized and would not interfere with existing colonies and dependencies in the Western Hemisphere; (3) the Western Hemisphere was closed to future colonization; and (4) any attempt by a European power to oppress or control any nation in the Western Hemisphere would be viewed as a hostile act against the United States.</span>
The british closed down Boston's commerce (trade) and ended local self-government by passing the Intolerable Acts.
I would say A.) They were more interested in exploring the world around them.
Answer:
local tax money should be used to pay for public services for the community