Question

what did the colonists do in response to the taxes set by the British?

buy more British goods

boycott British goods

burn British goods

buy British goods but refuse to pay tax

Answer 1

In response to the taxes set by the British, the colonists primarily chose to **boycott British goods**. This was a form of protest against taxation without representation and aimed to pressure Britain to repeal the taxes. They organized boycotts, formed groups like the Sons of Liberty, and promoted the use of homemade goods to reduce dependence on British imports. While some acts of protest included burning effigies or goods, the widespread and organized action was mainly focused on boycotting.