The piecemeal actions of Parliament to curtail the various colonial manufacturing activities
A) stemmed from a deep-seated fear of American competition.
B) were punitive, in response to colonial smuggling and price dumping.
C) were a roundabout attempt to undermine the colonial shipbuilding industry.
D) were largely taken to protect vested, well-lobbied interests.

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Parliament's actions were primarily aimed at protecting the interests of British manufacturers and merchants who lobbied for restrictions to limit competition from the colonies.

The Piecemeal Actions of Parliament to Curtail the Various Colonial