Question

Which statement best describes how the British felt about taxing the colonies after the French and Indian war? A. Great Britain felt it was wrong to tax the colonists after the French and Indian War, so they didn’t. B. Because Great Britain helped pay for the colonies when they were being formed, they felt it was fair to ask for their money back from the colonists. C. Because Great Britain protected the colonists during the war and because the war created debt for Great Britain, they felt it was fair to have the colonies help pay for the war. D. Because Great Britain gained control of all the land east of the Mississippi River, they only taxed the colonists who moved west and settled onto that new land.

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

The colonists were taxed because britain went into debt after the war.