Which of the following was a major grievance of the colonists against Great Britain?

a) lack of adequate military defense

b) taxation without representation

c) insufficient housing for colonists

d) denial of more land for colonists

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Tamia Saunders

20 November, 23:14

Which of the following was a major grievance of the colonists against Great Britain?

a) lack of adequate military defense

b) taxation without representation

c) insufficient housing for colonists

d) denial of more land for colonists

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Amelie Harrell · Answer 1

B) Taxation without representation.

Taxation in the colonies was a huge issue. One of the major events leading up to the Revolutionary War was the Boston Tea Party and that was caused by high taxes.

Which of the following was a major grievance of the colonists against Great Britain?a) lack of adequate military defenseb) taxation without representationc) insufficient housing for colonistsd) denial of more land for colonists

Which of the following was a major grievance of the colonists against Great Britain?

a) lack of adequate military defense

b) taxation without representation

c) insufficient housing for colonists

d) denial of more land for colonists