Question

Why did American colonists resent British taxes? A) American colonists were unhappy that the high taxes were keeping the nobility in luxury. B) Unlike American colonists, people who lived in Great Britain did not have to pay any duties . C) Americans did not elect representatives to Parliament as people who lived in Great Britain did. D) Great Britain did not offer the American colonists any protection from the French and the Indians.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is C

Explanation:

Americans did not elect representatives to Parliament as people who lived in Great Britain did is the correct answer. Colonists argued that, since they had no representation in Parliament, Parliament did not have the right to tax them. This was a motivating issue when future governing documents were drafted in what would become the United States.  

Why did American colonists resent British taxes?

A) American colonists were unhappy that the high taxes were keeping the nobility in luxury.  

B) Unlike American colonists, people who lived in Great Britain did not have to pay any duties .  

C) Americans did not elect representatives to Parliament as people who lived in Great Britain did.  

D) Great Britain did not offer the American colonists any protection from the French and the Indians.

Answer 2

B is the answer or C. most likely B