Question

8 what did parliament mean by \virtual representation\? c) they were only represented by people who lived far away. d) the colonists were represented by a group of made - up people. b) the colonists could vote online for their representatives. a) parliament thought they spoke for all british subjects, even if they couldnt vote. 9 the colonists thought \virtual representation\ was a silly idea because they believed in: b) actual representation. c) having no representation. d) being able to elect their king. a) a complete fantasy.

Explanation:

For question 8, virtual representation in the context of British - American colonial relations meant that Parliament considered itself to speak for all British subjects, even if those subjects (like the American colonists) couldn't vote. For question 9, the colonists preferred actual representation where representatives were directly elected by them, so they thought virtual representation was silly.

Answer:

1. A. Parliament thought they spoke for all British subjects, even if they couldn't vote.
2. B. Actual representation.