Question

1. what was the purpose of the declaratory act?

a. to assert that the british parliament had power over the colonists and could tax them.
b. to prevent the colonists from moving west of the appalachian mountains.
c. to enforce the collection of taxes from the stamp act.
d. to punish the colonists for destroying the property of british tea merchants

Explanation:

The Declaratory Act was passed by the British Parliament in 1766 after the repeal of the Stamp - Act. It asserted that the British Parliament had the power to legislate for the American colonies “in all cases whatsoever,” meaning it had power over the colonists and could tax them.

Answer:

A. To assert that the British Parliament had power over the colonists and could tax them