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Question 4 • LCS-Teacher Remediation-M/J United States History_Q1

What was one way that American colonial women fought British taxation?

Answer
A
They made clothes for their families.
B
They smuggled goods to avoid customs.
C
They became firebrand speakers.
D
They voted against taxation in elections.

Explanation

Women supported resistance to British taxes by making homespun clothing instead of buying British textiles. This reduced demand for taxed imports and showed support for the colonial boycott. The correct choice is “They made clothes for their families.”

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