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What was a primary reason for British attitudes towards the American colonies in the early 1760s?

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Britain and the American Colonies, 1760–1763

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What was a primary reason for British attitudes towards the American colonies in the early 1760s?.

  1. A.The desire for increased taxation to pay off war debts
  2. B.The need to establish a military presence in the colonies
  3. C.The belief that the colonies should govern themselves
  4. D.The wish to expand trade with other European nations

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