Why did the colonists criticize the stamp act as taxation without representation?

Answer 1

The fundamental argument against Parliament's taxation was that since the colonies did not receive representation in Parliament, they should not be taxed. The colonists had lobbied for representation for years, without success. As a result, the sudden levying of taxes by Parliament was totally unexpected, and angered the colonists. Although the taxes levied differed, this was the fundamental argument for all of them, including the Stamp Act.

Answer 2

They were paying tax to a British gov't in which they had no representation.
because they didn't have a choice or any say in whether it would be put into effect or not
Because they were being taxed by a government in which they had no say.

Answer 3

the colonists did not want to be taxed directly by parliament

Answer 4

The colonists did not want to be taxed directly by parliament.

Answer 5

That the colonists felt as if its their duty to pay off the massive war debts for Great Britain by means of high taxes on ridiculous items.

Answer 6

No taxation without representation

Answer 7

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