Question

Why did the British decide to tax the colonists?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Ato discourage colonists from fighting for independence%0D%0Ato discourage colonists from fighting for independence%0D%0A%0D%0Ato punish colonists for fighting against them in the French and Indian War%0D%0Ato punish colonists for fighting against them in the French and Indian War%0D%0A%0D%0Ato ease tensions between the European settlers and Native Americans%0D%0Ato ease tensions between the European settlers and Native Americans%0D%0A%0D%0Ato help pay for the French and Indian War

Answer 1

to help pay for the French and Indian War