That Britain only did so out of self-interest
That they did not do it on the colonists account, but on their own account
That they did not do it on the colonists account, but on their own account
That they have done so for their own sake
He argues that they could have done better on their own (apex)
That they did not do it on the colonists account, but on their own account
That they did not do it on the colonists account, but on their own account
That they did not do it on the colonists account, but on their own account
That they have done so for their own sake
That they have done so for their own sake
That they have done so for their own sake
That the argument is faulty and incorrect
He argues that they could have done better on their own (apex)
He argues that they could have done better on their own.
That they did not do it on the colonists account, but on their own account
The main argument used by the British to justify taxing the thirteen colonies was that the colonies benefited from British protection and military support during conflicts, notably the French and Indian War. British officials contended that the colonies should contribute to the costs of this defense and the administration required to govern them. They believed that the taxes were a fair way to ensure that the colonies shared in the expenses of their own security and infrastructure.
Thomas Paine argues in "Common Sense" that the British protection of the colonies is not a valid justification for continued allegiance to the Crown. He points out that Britain has often acted in its own self-interest rather than for the benefit of the colonies, and that this supposed protection has come at a great cost. Paine emphasizes that true security and freedom can only be achieved through independence, rather than reliance on a distant power that prioritizes its own interests over those of the colonists.
The British felt that they had protected the colonies from the French and that the colonists were British so they should help pay for the war.