Question

first read: comprehension
identify the choice that best answers the question.
which statement best describes the way britain harmed the american economy, according to the declaration of independence?
a. britain stopped all commerce and trade within the american colonies.
b. britain prevented the colonies from creating a national american currency.
c. britain raised prices on many of the basic necessities americans had to import.
d. britain imposed illegal taxes on the colonies and cut off america’s international trade.

Explanation:

The Declaration of Independence criticized Britain for imposing taxes without consent (illegal taxes) and restricting the colonies' international trade, which harmed the American economy. Option A is too extreme as there was still some trade; there's no mention in the Declaration about preventing a national currency as in Option B; and Option C is not a main - point in the Declaration regarding economic harm.

Answer:

D. Britain imposed illegal taxes on the colonies and cut off America’s international trade.