why did the british feel justified imposing the stamp act on the colonists? select all that apply.

Question

british citizens living in england faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.
the taxes protected colonists living in the ohio river valley from native americans.
britain had spent money protecting colonists from the french.

only two answers.

Answer 1

The British felt justified imposing the Stamp Act on the colonists for the following reasons:

1. British citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.
2. Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.

These points reflect the British perspective that the colonists should contribute to the costs incurred by Britain in protecting them and managing conflicts related to their settlement and expansion.