"The only representatives of the people of these colonies are persons chosen therein by themselves; and that no taxes ever have

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"The only representatives of the people of these colonies are persons chosen therein by themselves; and that no taxes ever have

been, or can be constitutionally imposed on them but by their respective legislatures." -Statement by the Stamp Act Congress, 1765
What is a valid conclusion that can be drawn from this quotation?

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Gelneren [198K] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-10T09:06:59+03:00

Answer:

The valid conclusion would be that only the colonists' elected representatives should have the power to impose taxes.

Explanation:

The Stamp Act Congress was actually set up to raise and generate revenue from the American Colonies by a tax which they would give in the form of stamp on all the legal or commercial documents including newspapers. It also lead to a slogan "No taxation without representation". The resolution of this congress was to give the colonists proper rights and fair treatment.