How did the British justify passing new taxes on the colonists? (Select two) (2 points)

Question

Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French during the French and Indian War.
The taxes were being used to pay back the colonists for their lost wages during the French and Indian War.
British citizens living in England also faced increased taxes because of the French and Indian War.
The colonists should pay to replace ships damaged by smugglers.

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

1) Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French during the French and Indian War.
2) The taxes were being used to pay back the colonists for their lost wages during the French and Indian War.

Justification for passing new taxes on the colonists was primarily based on the argument that Britain had incurred significant debts during the French and Indian War, which had been fought to protect the American colonies. Therefore, the British government believed that the colonists should help bear the financial burden by paying taxes. Additionally, they argued that the taxes were being used to reimburse the colonists for their lost wages during the war.