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James Otis Jr. (1725-1783) is the lawyer who argued that "taxation without representation is tyranny" during a Boston town meeting in 1765 protesting the Sugar Act (1764).

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Explain what Patrick Henry meant when he said, "Taxation without representation is tyranny." Give specific details or examples to support your answer.

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Q: Who is the Massachusetts lawyer who said Taxation without representation is tyranny?
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What does taxation without represention is tyranny mean?

Taxation without representation is tyranny means that it is unfair to have to pay taxes if uyou dont have a say in it............ Taxation without representation is tyranny means that it is unfair to have to pay taxes if uyou dont have a say in it............


Who said taxation without representation is tyranny?

James Otis


Boston radical who won introduced the phrase no taxation with representation?

James Otis, but the quote is "Taxation without representation is tyranny."


What slogan did the coloniests use to show their irritation with the British Parliament?

They used the slogan "No taxation without representation" against the British as they had nobody to represent them in the British Parliament.


What was the slogan that represents the colonists complaint against the british?

Taxation Without Representation is Tyranny


What is James Otis Best Known For?

he is best known for the quote "taxation without representation is tyranny"


Who said no taxation without presentation?

no one of historical significance ever said that. However, Jonathan Mayhew (1750) coined the phrase "Taxation without representation is tyranny" From 1765-1776, this was reduced to Taxation without Representation! as a cry for revolution. Patrick Henry (VA, 1775) first wrote (resolved) that taxation without representation was unconstitutional


What are some slogans for the stamp act?

i'm pretty sure it was "No Taxation Without Representation."


Why did the colonists oppose the stamp act and other taxes?

"Taxation without representation is a tyranny" quotes James Otis.


Which was the common slogan used by colonists to express anger towards the British taxes?

"No Taxation Without Representation!" was the phrase.


Who made the statement taxation without representation is tyranny?

James Otis said that because of the unfair treatment


What phrase did James Otis coin?

James Otis, Jr. is famous for having said, 'taxation without representation is tyranny.' Otis was a political activist, and his profession was that of a lawyer.