Why did royal officials disband the New York colonial legislature in 1767?

A) The legislature refused to comply with the Quartering Act.
B) The legislature passed laws that conflicted with British policies.
C) The legislature advocated for independence from Britain.
D) The legislature was involved in a corruption scandal.

The New York colonial legislature was disbanded in 1767 because it refused to comply with the Quartering Act, leading to the enactment of the Restraining Act of 1767. Hence, option (A) is correct.

Explanation:

The royal officials disbanded the New York colonial legislature in 1767 because The legislature refused to comply with the Quartering Act. The Quartering Act of 1765 required the colonies to provide housing and food for British troops stationed in the American colonies. This act was particularly contentious in New York, which served as the headquarters for the British forces.

When troops arrived in New York in 1766, the New York Assembly declined to provide funding for their housing and sustenance in compliance with the Quartering Act. As a result, Townshend enacted the Restraining Act of 1767, which disbanded the New York Assembly until it agreed to shoulder the costs associated with the garrison's supplies.