Question

The English Bill of Rights of 1689 states, “That levying money for or to the use of the Crown by pretence of prerogative, without grant of Parliament, for longer time, or in other manner than the same is or shall be granted, is illegal.” Which right also asserted by American colonists best describes this passage? Select one: A. freedom of speech B. right against taxation without representation C. instituting new colonial offices to harass colonists D. right against the suspension of the colonial judiciary

Answer 1

Right against taxation without representation also asserted by American colonists best describes the given passage.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Americans were deprived of this right and this turned out to be one of the reasons of American Revolution. The basic idea was that if they were supposed to pay the axes then they should have some say in terms of adequate representation.

The given passage from the English Bill of Rights (1689) essentially talks about the right against taxation without representation which was asserted by American colonists. This essentially means that when the government imposes the tax on the citizens but does not give them political voice.