The attack by Massachusetts colonists on the home of lieutenant governor and chief justice Thomas Hutchinson

A) convinced him that the Stamp Act, which he had previously supported, was unwise.
B) included a physical assault of Hutchinson's family, an act that prompted Great Britain to clamp down on colonial liberties.
C) led Hutchinson to believe that effective British rule would require the loss of some liberties for the colonists.
D) led Parliament to repeal the Townshend Acts immediately.
E) included prominent Boston residents such as Samuel and John Adams.

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Arpinder singh · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The attack on Thomas Hutchinson's home by Massachusetts colonists, part of the broader colonial resistance to British policies, convinced him that maintaining effective British rule in the colonies would necessitate the curtailment of some colonial liberties. This event highlighted the escalating tensions between the colonies and the British government, illustrating the depth of colonial opposition to British policies perceived as unjust.

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