As british administrators sought to increase colonial revenues and tighten administrative control, what might have led them to pursue a less confrontational course with the colonies? what factors do you think are most important in explaining the failure of compromise?

Well , i think the british administrators should learn the importance of compromise.
confrontation method often time leave dissatisfaction from the colonies, which may led them to intently sabotage the production or even steal it. They need to control the greed and need to learn the value of Human compassion if they want others to work for them

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Because of prejudice