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Taxes go back to the dawn of civilisation, it might not be possible to find out who first imposed them. The first known, at least, was the ancient Egyptians, 3000-2800 BC.

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How was the colonial boycotts an example of taxation without represenation?

The colonial boycotts were an example of taxation without representation because the British imposed new tax laws without anybody from the colonies to represent them in Britain. They had no say in any new laws, or acts, that the British imposed on them. It would kind of be like if Michigan had no representatives in Congress (which means no say in our government) and had to abide by laws they had no say in.


What did the American colonists say when they objected to Britain's imposed taxes?

The American colonists famously protested against Britain's imposed taxes by declaring, "No taxation without representation." They argued that it was unfair for them to be taxed by a government in which they had no elected representatives. This sentiment fueled their demand for greater political rights and ultimately contributed to the push for independence from British rule.


Which contributed the outbreak of the Revolutionary War?

The battlecry was "Taxation without representation". The British government imposed taxes upon the colonists; but the colonists had no say in what was taxed and by how much.


What did the American colonists would not pay taxes without voting for the government parilment?

The American colonists believed in the principle of "no taxation without representation," which argued that it was unjust for them to be taxed by a government in which they had no direct representation. This sentiment arose in response to British taxation policies imposed by Parliament, where colonists had no elected representatives. The lack of political voice in decisions affecting their economic lives fueled resentment and ultimately contributed to the desire for independence. Consequently, they sought to establish a government that would allow for their participation and consent in taxation matters.


What does fiscal policy refer to?

government spending and taxation.

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Can you give a sentence for the word Imposed?

The taxation imposed by the Current Government was disliked by all.


What was the colonist view of fair taxation?

The colonists did not want taxes imposed by the british parliament.


What is the nature and scope of business taxation?

The nature and scope of business taxation spreads across all the business sectors. Taxation in business is imposed so as business owners can get the privilege of doing business.


What did patriots think of taxation?

It was not the tax that bothered them that much as it was the taxation without representation in the British Parliament. The colonists had no say in their governance, so they thought the tax was arbitrarily imposed.


What did the patriots hope to accomplish by throwing the tea into Boston Harbor?

To Oppose the taxation on tea imposed by The British


The main reason why Britain's American colonies were most angered by the taxes imposed on them by Britain was because?

The reason why Britain's American colonies were most angered by the taxes imposed on them by Britain was because e the colonist felt like they had no say in the taxation.


How did European merchants find the funds to invest in the industrial revolution?

Through slave trade and the heavy taxation imposed on the farmers.


Why werent colonists buying british goods?

Because of the high level of taxation being imposed on them by the British Government and they felt aggrieved because they had no say in the matter. Their 'war cry' at the time was 'No taxation without representation'.


What are some issues in the legal rights of school districts?

The biggest issue in the legal rights of most school districts is the level of taxation imposed on the general public. The taxation issue is always in dispute in most school districts.


In response to the various taxes imposed by Parliament on the American Colonies the Americans employed an economic response called what?

The colonists boycotted British goods in response to England's direct taxation. This taxation would eventually lead to the American Revolution.


How do you use impose in a sentence?

The regulations do not impose an obligation to remove asbestos in all cases of discovery.The taxation imposed by the Current Government was disliked by all.


What was the italean colonial policy in eritrea that caused pezant rebelion in akele guzay in December 1894?

heavy taxation imposed on pezant land holdings