Proponents of colonial taxation in Parliament argued that despite their cries of "no taxation without representation!" American colonies were represented in Parliament through

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(Choice A) voluntary representation: any colonist could travel to London and represent the interests of his colony in Parliament if he wanted to.
A
voluntary representation: any colonist could travel to London and represent the interests of his colony in Parliament if he wanted to.
(Choice B) virtual representation: members of Parliament were obligated to defend the interests of British subjects and colonists alike.
B
virtual representation: members of Parliament were obligated to defend the interests of British subjects and colonists alike.
(Choice C) direct representation: the Crown-appointed governors voted on behalf of each colony.
C
direct representation: the Crown-appointed governors voted on behalf of each colony.
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(Choice B) virtual representation: members of Parliament were obligated to defend the interests of British subjects and colonists alike.

Proponents of colonial taxation argued that even though the American colonies did not have direct representatives in Parliament, they were still "virtually" represented because Members of Parliament were thought to consider the interests of all British subjects, including those in the colonies.