What is the term for political and diplomatic independence from the united states or the soviet union?

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All of the following changes typically happened in colonies as a result of imperialism, except: a. cultural practices were outlawed. b. they became more economically self-sufficient. c. european nations built modern infrastructure, including railways. d. the european language became the language of government and education.

According to article 1, why did massachusetts raise their taxes on citizens, and what about the currency of the time made it difficult for citizens to pay these taxes