Because the British spent a lot of money on the french and Indian war.
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
colonist have to pay taxes
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
"No taxation without representation".
pay taxes on all legal documents
the colonist that refused to pay taxes were put in jail and sent to work for the kingdom
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
Becuase they were forced to pay them by king george the third otherwise they might have been persecuted!
because they did not want to pay king Goerge 3rd
to pay for the French and Indian War