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Britain had just defeated France in the Seven Years' War for acquirement of the Ohio River Valley and Canada. Britain obtained a large debt from this war, and needed to create revenue to help pay it. Since this war was fought to gain land for the colonies and in their own defense, Britain decided to heavily tax the colonists without their consent.
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How did George Grenville justify taxing the colonies?
His justification was that the Colonies share some of the tax burdensince many believed the the Seven Year's War had been started by the Colonies and fought on their behalf.
What was the only tax on the colonies upheld by Parliament after the Boston Massacre?
tea was the only tax
What was the tax on all paper products in the 13 colonies?
The stamp act put a tax on every printed paper in the colonies.
Which act in 1765 by the British parliament was the first direct tax on the colonies?
The Stamp Act was passed in 1765 by the British Parliament and was the first to direct tax the colonies.
What did the stamp act tax mean for the colonies?
The stamp act was a tax itself. It was a tax to be paid on the transfer of certain documents.
Britan had the right to tax the colonies?
No. Britain didn't have the right to tax the colonies
Why did Britain tax the colonies and what was there reaction?
They tax the colonies because they were in debt for sending their troops to protect the western lands.
What tax was a indirect tax on American colonies?
the sugar act
What happen after the colonies protest new taxes?
what happened after the colonies rejected the tax
What was the annual tax called to derive income from the colonies?
it was called deferential tax.
How did George Grenville justify taxing the colonies?
His justification was that the Colonies share some of the tax burdensince many believed the the Seven Year's War had been started by the Colonies and fought on their behalf.
What did virtual representation mean for the colonies?
Virtual representation was a scapegoat to let Parliament tax the colonies even though the colonies couldn't elect members for Parliament. It meant Britain could tax the colonies without colonial representation.
What or who a tax on imports to the colonies?
Townshend Acts
Why did the british tax goods in the colonies?
For money
Which group wrote to the king that parliament did not have the right to tax the colonies?
which group wrote to the king that parliament did not have the right to tax the colonies was the stamp act congress
What was the only tax on the colonies upheld by Parliament after the Boston Massacre?
tea was the only tax
What was the tax on all paper products in the 13 colonies?
The stamp act put a tax on every printed paper in the colonies.
