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

Question

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Responses

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.

Only two options are allowed

Answer 1

The two options that justify why the British felt justified imposing the Stamp Act on the colonists are:

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.