Why did the British decide to tax the colonists?
A.
to discourage colonists from fighting for independence
B.
to punish colonists for fighting against them in the French and Indian War
C.
to ease tensions between the European settlers and Native Americans
D.
to help pay for the French and Indian War
1 answer
The correct answer is: D. to help pay for the French and Indian War.
The British government imposed taxes on the American colonists to help cover the debts incurred during the French and Indian War, as well as to pay for the continued military presence in the colonies.
