By 1766, American Merchants Hoped Wealthy London Merchants Would Ally

By 1766, American merchants hoped wealthy London merchants would ally with the American colonies because

A) they believed an independent America would be to their advantage.
B) they had protested Parliament's unfair tax policies for years and felt such an alliance would bolster their cause.
C) the nonimportation movement in the colonies hurt them financially.
D) the Sugar Act threatened their economic rights.