Put a picture of the article so i can help :). i cant know what this article is about with just the question.
The colonists were angry about the Sugar Act largely due to the economic consequences.
It would be a "mandate" that is a formal order given by a higher authority, although it should be noted that this word can apply to other things as well.
I would go with C.
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Devoleped land (I am just using logic it can be right and not right sorry)
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