which statement best explains why this resolution was adopted?
a colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea Party
b colonists created this in order to address the causes of the Boston massacre
c colonists wanted to expand powers given to governors appointed by King George III
d colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by parliament
a colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea Party
This statement best explains why the resolution was adopted, as the colonists were reacting to the punishment imposed by the British government after the Boston Tea Party, which was a key event that fueled tensions between the American colonies and Britain.