Which statement is true regarding the colonists prior to the American Revolution?

A.

They chose not to maintain representation in Parliament.

B.

They had no representation in Parliament.

C.

They held the majority of representation in Parliament.

D.

They had equal representation in Parliament.

B. They had no representation in Parliament.

Explanation:

After the French and Indian War, the British Crown increased taxes to pay the enormous debts it had incurred in to win the war with France. This caused much discontent among American colonists; one common complaint of this time was "taxation without representation." The colonists felt they were carrying a too heavy burden without having the right to choose their representatives in the British Parliament or sending envoys. This is a factor leading to the Revolutionary War.