Question

in the years leading up to the american revolution, the committees of correspondence were most important because they a kept parliament informed as to what colonists were planning. b provided a record of the negotiations in the continental congress. c show that the group that would become the federalists were already very powerful. d were the first attempt to maintain close political cooperation among all colonists.

Explanation:

The Committees of Correspondence were established to share information and coordinate actions among the American colonies in the lead - up to the Revolution. They were the first significant effort to maintain political cooperation among all the colonists. Option A is incorrect as they were not meant to inform Parliament. Option B is wrong since they were not related to records of Continental Congress negotiations. Option C is incorrect as they had nothing to do with the future Federalists' power.

Answer:

D. were the first attempt to maintain close political cooperation among all colonists.