Statement I accurately describes the impact of the Coercive Acts on Anglo-American relations. Statement II accurately describes the passage and repeal of the Stamp Act. The repeal of the Stamp Act (1766) is historically separate from and does not explain the impact of the Coercive Acts (1774).
Directions: The following two (2) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below. 111. Statement I : The passing of the Coercive Acts made reconciliation between Britain and her American colonies virtually impossible. Statement II : The British Parliament, having issued the Stamp Act in 1765, repealed it later. Code :
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2017 · Topic: American Revolution and Formation of USA (Impact of the Seven Years' War and Taxation Policies (e.g., Stamp Act, Townshend Acts))
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Answer: B. Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
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