Question

Which of the following was one of the grievances toward the king that the colonists listed in the Declaration of Independence?
A.
He had made them fight an unwanted war against France.
B.
He imposed taxes on them without their consent.
C.
He would not protect the colonies with proper soldiers.
D.
He did not allow them to trade with England.

Answer 1

B. He imposed taxes on them without their consent — the Declaration lists "for imposing Taxes on us without our Consent" as a principal grievance.