Colonists used the phrase "no taxation without representation" to suggest that

a. they wanted to pass their own tax laws and collect taxes.

b. taxes should be the same for britain and the colonies.

c. they should have a representative in parliament.

d. taxes should not represent more than the colonies owed.

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Adison Bruce

30 November, 04:31

Colonists used the phrase "no taxation without representation" to suggest that

a. they wanted to pass their own tax laws and collect taxes.

b. taxes should be the same for britain and the colonies.

c. they should have a representative in parliament.

d. taxes should not represent more than the colonies owed.

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Mendez · Answer 1

Colonist were heavily taxed, though not as bad as today, they had not the concent of the laws passed nor the ability to pass laws desperatly needed, therefore they wished to change the system whereby they would not be taxed without representatives which represented the people, pretty much like today

Isabel Brennan · Answer 2

A. they wanted to pass their own tax laws