In the time leading up to the American Revolution, many colonists felt that the British Parliament did not represent their inter
est. Even more frustrating, the British government taxed them. It used their taxes to support a government that, many felt, ignored them. These colonists adopted a slogan to describe their opinion: “No taxation without representation.” These colonists believed that the British Parliament was denying them their rights. The Boston Tea Party
Based on the passage, in the time leading up to the American Revolution, many colonists would agree that
A
the British government worked hard to represent the colonists’ interests.
B
a government should not be allowed to use citizens' taxes if it will not look out for their interests.
C
taxes should be used to support the government even if that government is not supporting its citizens.
D
the British government respected the rights of the American colonists.
