Question

taverns were important in the growth of revolutionary sentiment because they were the only public places where one could legally speak without fear of arrest. it was one of the few places where men and women gathered together to speak. colonists increasingly resented the heavy british duties on alcohol. they became central meeting places to discuss ideas about resistance. all these answers are correct.

Explanation:

Taverns were central gathering - spots for colonists to discuss resistance against British rule during the revolutionary period. They were not the only legal - speaking public places, and the gender - mixed gathering was not the main reason for the growth of revolutionary sentiment. Resentment of alcohol duties was not the key factor either. The main role was as a meeting place for resistance ideas.

Answer:

D. they became central meeting places to discuss ideas about resistance.