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The parliament interpreted the colonists reactions in one way. The parliament agreed to let the colonies have representation in the Parliament.
the colonists did not want to be taxed directly by parliament
The taxes were to help pay for the French and Indian war. They reasoned that they were protecting the colonists and the colonists were English subjects so they should help pay for the war.
They did not elect members to Parliament and so believed Parliament had no right to tax them.
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