Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 10 October 2022
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Question 1: Why did the British parliament pass Acts such as the Dress Act (1746), the Act of Proscription (1746), and the Heritable Jurisdictions Act (1746)?
A
B
To improve the moral tenor of society
To destroy the Scottish clan system
C
To regulate commercial transactions
D
To restore the authority of parliament over the king