by the mid-1700s, British rule in the colonies was marked by?

a. allowing a certain degree of self-rule to the colonist
b. imposing harsh and restrictive trade practices
c. passing increasingly high taxes
d. forcing the colonies to attack other colonial powers

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help!!! is it the...
A. allowing the cartain degree of self-rule to the colonists.
B. implementing fair trade practices.
C. passing increasingly lower texes.
or
D. forcing the colonies to attack other colonial powers??