British had placed taxes on the colonist before the French & Indian War. What made the taxes after the war different, and consequently, sparked colonial protests?

Question

A. The taxes were extremely high and the colonist could not afford them.

B. The taxes were based on people's income.

C. Colonist had no voice in Parliament

D.The money from the tax did not benefit the colonist at all.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Colonist had no voice in Parliament.

After the French and Indian War, the British government sought to raise revenue to pay off war debts and to cover the costs of defending and administering the colonies. The imposition of new taxes, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts, without colonial representation in Parliament led to widespread protests and the rallying cry of "no taxation without representation." This was a fundamental difference compared to earlier taxes that had been more accepted, as they were often seen as part of British regulation of trade rather than direct taxation without local input.