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Which sentence describes a factor that motivated American colonists to declare their independence from the British?
Great Britain taxed the colonies but did not allow them to participate in politics.
What are 5 reasons for separation from England stated in the declaration of independence?
In the Declaration of Independence, the colonists listed several reasons for separation from England. One reason is that the British king and parliament had enacted taxes on the colonists without their consent as the colonists had no representatives in the British Parliament. Another reason is that the British government had sent British soldiers to the colonies, where they were expected to be fed and housed by the colonists. A third reason is that the colonists were given 'mock' trials oftentimes without a jury. A fourth reason is that the coloniesÕ representative houses were often dissolved by the British king. A fifth reason is that the coloniesÕ grievances have been repeatedly ignored by the British king.
What did the Townshend Acts say?
The Townshend Acts were designed to help the British control the Colonists through taxation. They placed taxes on goods purchased in Europe that were sent to the Americas. There were taxes placed on several items including paint, paper, and tea.
An important principle of the English Petition of Right was that no taxes coud be raised without the consent of?
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For imposing taxes on us without your consent?
An elected Congress has the power to tax citizens.
