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they were taxing Great Britain because they wanted colonist to pay for the war with the french

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Slogan about taxes that influenced many colonists to rebel against Great Britain?

"no taxation without representation"


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Taxation without representation was the major grievance the colonists had against England (not yet called 'Great Britain'). The tax on tea was especially annoying. Colonists, having been British themselves, liked drinking their tea! The Boston Tea was a revolt against additional taxes imposed on tea. But leveling other taxes were endless, such as the Stamp Tax.


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What were Ambrose Serle's opinions of taxes on the colonists?

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What rights did the declararatory act give great Britain over the colonist?

Colonists will have more taxes.


Why did some American colonists object to paying taxes to Great Britain?

The colonies did not have representation in Parliament


What did the townshend act require colonists to do?

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Which action caused many American colonists to support independence from the british empire?

Great Britain increased taxes on many items in the colonies.


What was the cause for the united colonists to go against Britain?

There were alot of reasons, too many to count, but mostly the colonists were angry about taxes and unfair laws.


What action led many Americans colonists to support declaring independence from the British empire?

Great Britain increased taxes on many items in the colonies.


Did Great Britain enforce paying taxes after the Revolutionary War?

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Colonists formed the organization to protest unfair taxes called what?

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