Asked by Bella

The British government decided to tax the American colonies
a. to pay off war debts
b. to teach the colonists a lesson
c. to increase the standard of living in Britain
d. to finance westward expansion

C

Answers

Answered by Ms. Sue
Nope. You're not doing so well today.
Answered by Bella
sorry, i'm trying....my questions are from everything I've read so far..so its hard to find it in the book

A?
Answered by Ms. Sue
The keywords -- British tax colonies -- should immediately tell you the time period and probably the chapter that you'll find this event.
Answered by Bella
i found it in my book
"While Britain struggled with its heavy debts and taxes, its colonies in America were prospering. With British citizens so burdened, Grenville asked, why shouldn't these colonists begin to pay some of the costs of their own government and defense."

A
Answered by Ms. Sue
Right. It's A.
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