Which of the following was not an example of British tyranny over the colonist a Britton stationed a standing army in the colonies b Parliament instructed colonists to quarter British troops see risk of assistance allowed the British army to search for smuggled goods D and illumination was held when the British Parliament repealed the stamp act
The correct answer is D) Illumination was held when the British Parliament repealed the Stamp Act.
The other examples listed - A) Britain stationed a standing army in the colonies, B) Parliament instructed colonists to quarter British troops, and C) Writs of Assistance allowed the British army to search for smuggled goods - are all examples of British tyranny over the colonists.
The answer is D) Illumination was held when the British Parliament repealed the Stamp Act. This event, known as the "Illumination," was actually a celebration held by the colonists to show their support and joy upon hearing the news of the Stamp Act's repeal in 1766. It was not an example of British tyranny, but rather a moment of relief for the colonists.
To determine which of the following options was not an example of British tyranny over the colonists, let's break down each option and examine its historical context:
Option A: Britton stationed a standing army in the colonies.
During the period leading up to the American Revolution, the British government decided to keep a standing army stationed in the American colonies. This was done to maintain control and enforce British laws, as well as to suppress any potential uprisings or rebellions. The presence of a standing army was seen by many colonists as an infringement on their rights and a symbol of British oppression.
Option B: Parliament instructed colonists to quarter British troops.
The Quartering Act of 1765, passed by the British Parliament, required colonists to provide housing, food, and supplies to British soldiers stationed in the colonies. This imposition was regarded as an intrusion on colonists' private property rights and was another source of resentment and anger among the colonists.
Option C: The British army was allowed to search for smuggled goods.
The practice of allowing the British army to search colonial homes, ships, and businesses without proper warrants or probable cause was conducted under the authority of general search warrants called writs of assistance. These writs granted broad powers to British officials to search for smuggled goods and enforce trade regulations. This intrusion into private property rights and lack of due process was seen as a violation of colonists' rights and contributed to growing tensions.
Option D: Repeal of the stamp act led to illumination.
The Stamp Act, passed by the British Parliament in 1765, imposed taxes on a wide range of paper goods used in the colonies, such as legal documents, newspapers, playing cards, and pamphlets. This led to widespread protests, boycotts, and acts of civil disobedience by the colonists, including acts of violence against British officials. When the British Parliament repealed the Stamp Act in 1766, there were celebrations and demonstrations, including the illuminated evening celebrations known as "illuminations," marking the occasion.
Therefore, the correct answer to your question is Option D. The repeal of the Stamp Act and the subsequent illuminations were not examples of British tyranny over the colonists but rather a response to colonial resistance and the subsequent partial resolution of their grievances.