Which acts by the British government caused discontent among the colonists?

A. taxing the colonies without their approval

B. offering rewards for capturing suspected rebels

C. encouraging farming of crops like tobacco

D. requiring the colonies to join a confederation

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Sandra

29 February, 08:11

Which acts by the British government caused discontent among the colonists?

A. taxing the colonies without their approval

B. offering rewards for capturing suspected rebels

C. encouraging farming of crops like tobacco

D. requiring the colonies to join a confederation

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The correct answer would be A. Taxing the colonies without their approval.

This is largely why the phrase 'no taxation without representation' existed to express dislike of the crown in the 1700's.

Which acts by the British government caused discontent among the colonists?A. taxing the colonies without their approvalB. offering rewards for capturing suspected rebelsC. encouraging farming of crops like tobaccoD. requiring the colonies to join a confederation

Which acts by the British government caused discontent among the colonists?

A. taxing the colonies without their approval

B. offering rewards for capturing suspected rebels

C. encouraging farming of crops like tobacco

D. requiring the colonies to join a confederation