In light of the major problem confronting the British government in 1763, what decision did Prime Minister George Grenville make concerning Britain's North American colonies?

A) He decided that the colonies should assume a greater share of the cost of running the empire.
B) He decided that the aim of British policies should be to encourage the development of colonial manufacturing.
C) He decided that colonial militia units should be permanently stationed along the crest of the Appalachians.
D) He decided that representative assemblies in the colonies should be disbanded.

Prime Minister

Refers to the head of government in many countries, typically the leader of the majority party in the legislature, who oversees the administration of government policies.

George Grenville

A British Whig statesman who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1763 to 1765, known for his role in passing the Stamp Act, which contributed to the American Revolution.

North American Colonies

The North American Colonies refer to the territories in North America that were colonized by European powers from the 16th century, leading to the formation of countries like the United States and Canada.