During the 1700s the only authority that had the power to levy taxes in the American Colonies would have been the King of England along with the British Parliament. At the time of the American Revolution the King was George III. This was just one cause of the Revolution. The Colonies had no Representatives in the Parliament.
Of course, every citizen had to pay taxes. Since the Loyalist were considered a "colonist" they still had too .
"No taxation without representation".
The British demand for the colonist to pay increasing taxes was a main cause of the Revolutionary War. The colonist demanded representation but it was not granted to them.
the british leaders hoped that colonist would agree to pay these tariffs. they had another goal as well.
taxes
they made them pay taxes on tea, sugar, paper documents and others
colonist have to pay taxes
Is this even a question?
Of course, every citizen had to pay taxes. Since the Loyalist were considered a "colonist" they still had too .
Higher!!
colonist have to pay taxes
To pay for the cost of the war againist french/indian
pay taxes on all legal documents
"No taxation without representation".
Why not! If there consider a colonist they got to play taxes. Or if they switch sides they can fight against unfair taxes and be a patriot
the colonist that refused to pay taxes were put in jail and sent to work for the kingdom
King George | made the colonist pay unfair taxes