3.) What does "authorized" mean in the following sentence? "In 1773, Parliament authorized the Tea Act".
A. Found an author for B. Passed or allowed
C. Wrote
D. Defended
4.) In which of the following sentences is the word "authorized" used correctly?
A. The NBA authorized several new rules for the upcoming season
B. Many writers authorized their books before they are released.
C. I authorized my little brother when he was picked on.
D. The winter will be authorized soon.

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?