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- why did many colonists view the stamp act as a violation of their rights as british subjects?
a. the colonists had no representation in parliament
b. the colonists thought the tax was too high
c. the colonists couldnt agree on who should represent them in parliament
d. the colonists were opposed to all taxes
- what did the townshend acts require of the colonists?
a. they forced the colonists to get permits for new towns
b. they placed a tax on certain goods coming from great britain
c. they took away taxation in the colonies
For question 4: The core grievance of colonists against the Stamp Act was the principle of "no taxation without representation"—they had no elected officials in British Parliament to advocate for their interests regarding tax laws that affected them.
For question 5: The Townshend Acts were a series of taxes imposed on imported goods (like tea, paper, glass) that came from Great Britain to the American colonies.
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- A. The colonists had no representation in Parliament
- B. They placed a tax on certain goods coming from Great Britain