The piecemeal actions of Parliament to curtail the various ...

[erika]

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.

Question 2

The Bland-Allison Act of 1878 and the subsequent Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890:
 a. led to an extended period of inflation in the U.S.
  b. were both followed by increases in the market price for silver.
  c. had no significant impact on silver prices or the price level.
  d. decreased the Treasury's supply of silver.

[amit]

Answer to Question 1

d. were largely taken to protect vested, well-lobbied interests.

Answer to Question 2

c. had no significant impact on silver prices or the price level.

[erika]

Excellent

[Perkypinki]

Great answer, keep it coming