Question

Many colonists believed the legislation passed by the Grenville ministry in 1764–1765

A. showed the British were committed to the long-term success of the colonies.
B. meant the British were trying to take away their tradition of self-government.
C. signified that the British finally understood the desires of the colonists.
D. would have little longterm effect on the economy of the colonies.
E. would lead to renewed hostilities with Indians in the west.

Answer 1

Meant the British were trying to take away their tradition of self-government.

Step-by-step explanation:

They thought that the british were trying to take away their tradition of self-government because with the legislation, they thought that they would have to follow a certain set of rules that they did not choose, or did not wanted to follow and that was against their tradition.