Why was taxation without representation considered a violation of the social contract?

a. Taxation without representation indicated a lack of agreement between the government and the governed.

b. Taxation without representation violated the colonists' natural right to property. c. Taxation without representation meant the members of Parliament were no longer following the people's will.

d. Taxation without representation ignored the colonists' legal right to have the colonial government, not the British government, determine taxes.

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Carolyn

31 December, 02:19

Why was taxation without representation considered a violation of the social contract?

a. Taxation without representation indicated a lack of agreement between the government and the governed.

b. Taxation without representation violated the colonists' natural right to property. c. Taxation without representation meant the members of Parliament were no longer following the people's will.

d. Taxation without representation ignored the colonists' legal right to have the colonial government, not the British government, determine taxes.

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Ashley Hutchinson · Answer 1

It's a because if there was a connection between them then there would be representation

Lillianna Gordon · Answer 2

Taxation without representation considered a violation of the social contract because taxation without representation indicated a lack of agreement between the government and the governed