Question

Why did the British Government impose more taxes on the colonies? A Pay debt for the Jacobite Rising of 1745 b Pay debt from French and Indian War c Raise money for the king's palace d Raise money for new theater

Answer 1

Answer:

The British Government imposed more taxes on the colonies to:

b. Pay debt from French and Indian War.

Explanation:

The British were desirous of meeting the demands posed by the huge debts  incurred during the French and Indian war.  Therefore, they decided to levy more taxes on the colonies.  This move did not agree with the sentiments of the colonists, who felt that they were neither consulted nor represented in the British parliament before the taxes were imposed.  Subsequently, the taxes were opposed, leading to the American Revolution, the rejection of British rule, and the gaining of independence after the seriously fought war with Britain.