In the 1760s,"country Whigs" were English colonists who
A) feared the political protests would damage the long-term profits of America.
B) called on King George III to more firmly assert his authority.
C) believed the political philosophy of John Locke gave too much power to the king.
D) considered the British government to be corrupt and oppressive.
E) defended the British imperial system.

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"Country Whigs" were English colonists who believed that the British government was corrupt and oppressive, and they supported the colonial resistance to British policies. They were also concerned about the impact of British policies on their long-term profits, but their primary motivation was opposition to British political practices.

In the 1760s,"country Whigs" Were English Colonists Who