During this time of English colonies, The English were in a war with France( they lost) to repay all the debts taken to fund the war, the English taxed imported goods. To get a quick history lesson short, the colonist didn't like the taxes (cause they weren't low) and began a sereis of boycotts and movements
In 1620 when the colonies began shipping took months and the people in the colonies had a lot of natural resources to use. It was easier to make and produce products locally than to ship items. Also the British government controlled products shipped in/out the colonies and what could be bought or sold to whom. They wanted to make sure enemies of the British government didn't get money and goods from British colonies.
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The Navigation Act of 1672 placed a tax or duty on certain items shipped from America to England.
Townshend Acts
There was the Stamp Act and the Town Shed Act.
Great Britain increased taxes on many items in the colonies.
Great Britain increased taxes on many items in the colonies.
The colonies produced items for the British consumer and provided power against other nations like Spain and France.
The merchants agreed not to buy British clothing and other items until Parliament eliminated the new duties.
Taxation without representation came about due to the distance between England and the American colonies. Because the Colonies were ruled by England, English Parlaiment made decisions concerning the items shipped. Most of these items had excessive taxes added on because there was no one in Parlaiment that represented the colonists.
The merchants agreed not to buy British clothing and other items until Parliament eliminated the new duties.
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