Most of the restrictions the British placed on the colonies were attempts to

A) control trade.
B) reduce the amount of political freedoms the colonists had come to expect.
C) strictly enforce the social hierarchy.
D) provide the colonists with continued protection against other countries.

Political Freedoms

The rights of individuals in a society to participate in political life, including freedoms of speech, assembly, and the ability to vote or run for office.

Social Hierarchy

The organization of society into levels based on factors like wealth, occupation, or ancestry, where certain groups have more power and resources than others.

Control Trade

The regulation or governance of international trade by governmental or intergovernmental policies and laws to manage imports and exports.