The Declaratory Act of 1766
A) caused renewed protests throughout the colonies.
B) was a sweeping assertion of Parliament's authority over the colonies.
C) threatened the colonies with military action should future protests develop.
D) was an attempt by outgoing minister George Grenville to save face.
E) All these answers are correct.

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The Declaratory Act of 1766 was a sweeping assertion of Parliament's authority over the colonies, stating that it had "full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America in all cases whatsoever."

Therefore, the best choice is B.