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because they didnt want to be taxed with out representation

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What was the slogan that represents the colonists complaint against the british?

Taxation Without Representation is Tyranny


Which was the common slogan used by colonists to express anger towards the British taxes?

"No Taxation Without Representation!" was the phrase.


What British actions were unpopular with colonists why did they resist these actions?

The Stamp Act, among others, increased taxes on the colonists without them having any say over it. "Taxation without representation" was a major grievance of the colonists.


What was the colonists rally cry?

It was because of the unfair taxes and the Massacre which killed 5 colonists.


What was a popular protest cry by the colonists?

no taxation, without representation representation


What does the phrase taxation without representation' mean?

"no taxation without representation" means that they dont want taxes without somebody to speak for them (the colonists)


What quote from the Declaration of Independence reflects the colonial complaint about no taxation without representation?

The quote from the Declaration of Independence that reflects the colonial complaint about no taxation without representation is, "For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent." This statement encapsulates the colonists' frustration with being taxed by the British Parliament, where they had no elected representatives. It underscores their belief that legitimate government requires the consent of the governed, particularly regarding taxation.


Who spoke out taxation without representation?

The British colonists in America before the War of Independence (no taxation without representation /in the British Parliament/).


What was the phrase the colonists used to support their argument?

"No taxation without representation"


One of the grievances of the American colonists was that they had taxation without?

representation


What was the colonists biggest argument about the taxes?

Taxation without representation.


What was virtual representation and how did it affect colonists?

Virtual Representation was rejected by the colonists and their delegates when Parliament began taxing them without their consent - remember: "no taxation without representation"