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The colonists felt Parliament had no right to tax them because they were not able to vote for members of Parliament. This sentiment was expressed with the popular phrase, 'no taxation without representation.'
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Neutralists in the rev war?
Neutralist in the Revolutionary War included members of Parliament and Colonial slaves. Neutralist were loyal to England but didn't feel it was right to tax the American colonies.
What was the colonists' biggest objection to paying taxes to the British government?
They did not elect members to Parliament and so believed Parliament had no right to tax them.
Which act gave the parliament the right to tax and make decisions for the colonies?
Declaratory Act
Why did parliament repeal the tea tax?
They wanted to show that it still had the right to collect taxes in America.
What was the direct tax on the colonist?
Stamp Act
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