Which group thought the colonists were adequately represented in parliament?

patriots
tories
whigs
workers

Tories

Explanation:

In the decade before the US War of Independence, we can say that society was divided between two political currents: the Patriots or Whigs, in favor of emancipation, even through war, and the Legalists or Tories, faithful to the King of England, opposed to the idea of independence. The Patriots or Ehigs believed that the settlers were not being well represented by the English Parliament, whereas the Torries believed that the settlers were well represented by the English Parliament.

by creating a labor shortage that pushed the continent toward a market economy

the option which was not a function of missionaries in the northwest was the first one - they established posts for trading furs and other goods.

missionaries were sent around the world to spread religion and their knowledge and others - they were not merchants who sold furs and other goods.