Question

Which colonial concern led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?(1 point)
Responses

The king imposed taxes on the colonists.
The king imposed taxes on the colonists.

The British government denied the colonists the right to petition.
The British government denied the colonists the right to petition.

The British government denied the colonists representation in the legislature.
The British government denied the colonists representation in the legislature.

The king required the colonists to elect a governor.

Answer 1

The king imposed taxes on the colonists.

Explanation: “Taxation without representation” — Parliament and the king levied taxes on the colonies without their consent or representation in the legislature — was a primary grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence.