During the first half of the eighteenth century,royal officials in America
A) began to increase the presence of British troops in the colonies.
B) contributed to England's overall lax control of the colonies.
C) had no significant influence on colonial finances.
D) were generally able and honest administrators.
E) chose Philadelphia as the capital of the colonies.

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Royal officials in America contributed to England's overall lax control of the colonies by frequently turning a blind eye to colonial violations of British law and by allowing certain colonists to engage in illegal activities, such as smuggling. This lack of control ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.

During the First Half of the Eighteenth Century,royal Officials in America