Why did the British feel justified imposing the Stamp Act on the colonists? Select all that apply.

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British citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.
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.
The taxes protected colonists living in the Ohio River valley from Native Americans.

Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.
Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.

The taxes were being used to raise money for more supplies for the colonists.

Select all that apply

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. The taxes protected colonists living in the Ohio River valley from Native Americans.
3. Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.

The justification linked to raising money for supplies for the colonists is not typically cited as a reason for the Stamp Act itself. The Act was largely focused on generating revenue to offset the costs Britain incurred during the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War) and to pay for the ongoing military presence in North America.