Question

Read the four statements below. Which two statements accurately explain why the British government believed that it was fair to increase the taxes on American colonists? 1. The British government considered the American colonists to be their slaves. 2. The British government use some tax revenue to defend the American colonist. 3. The British government taxed British citizens at a higher rates than the American colonists. 4. the British government wanted to punish the American colonists were seeking Independence.

Answer 1

Answer:

2

Explanation:

The British mainly taxed the American colonies because of the big war debt that they are in, so I think 1, 3, and 4 aren’t the best answers. I hope this helps at least a little! :)