Question

Which statement represents support for the theory of actual representation?

Answer 1

Answer:

c. According to our principles, only colonial assemblies may impose internal taxes. Parliament only has the authority to regulate commerce.

3. My troops forced the surrender of Charleston, from which I led a new military government.

Explanation:

The theory of actual representation means that to pay taxes imposed by Parliament, Americans should have legislators seated and voting in London. According to colonists, Parliament has no right to impose taxes on them because they do not hold any representation in it. Taxation is only applicable for the colonist by the colonial assemblies as they will work on taxes and managing the colonies.

Major General Benjamin Lincoln was an American army officer who served in the Continental Army as General. During the siege in Charleston, Lincoln commanding the Charleston garrison surrendered to the British in return for the safety of his remaining men. After the war, he was engaged in politics, running several times for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts.