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events that contributed to the writing of the declaration of independence

• parliament passes the stamp act to charge a tax on printed materials
• colonists voice their objection to the stamp act through protests and petitions by local assemblies and legislatures
• parliament passes the declaratory act to explain that parliament had the exclusive power to pass laws for the colonies

based on the information above, disagreement over what main issue caused this series of events?

• the colonists right to protect basic freedoms
• the colonists right to criticize their national leaders
• the colonists right to participate in their government
• the colonists right to finance local colonial operations

Explanation:

The Stamp Act imposed a tax without colonial consent. The colonists protested as they had no representation in Parliament. The Declaratory Act further asserted Parliament's power over the colonies without colonial input. This all centered around the colonists' lack of a say in government - their right to participate.

Answer:

the colonists' right to participate in their government