When britain learned that the colonies were on the brink of rebellion in 1768, parliament responded by a) closing boston harbor. b) sending a letter to the colonies. c) sending troops to boston. d) doing nothing

Option C.

Explanation:

Sending troops to Boston, is the right answer.

The activities of the colonist in acknowledgement to the Townshend Act persuaded the British to send troops in Boston to assist maintain order. In order to restore harmony, two regiments were sent by Lord Hillsborough, who was the then Secretary of State for the Colonies. The news that British bands were entering produced quick discontent among the colonists