Resolved, that the taxation of the people by themselves, or by

Question

persons chosen by themselves to represent them... is the only

security against a burdensome taxation..

-Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions, May 30, 1765

Which statement best explains the why this resolution was adopted?

(1 point)

Colonists wanted to expand powers given to governors appointed by King George III

Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament

Colonist created this in order to address the causes of the Boston Massacre

Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston. Tea party

How did the French respond when the colonies defeated the British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War? (1 point)

They withdrew their support of the British

They were encouraged to support the patriot effort

They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British

They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies

Answer 1

1. The statement that best explains why the Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions were adopted is: Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament. This resolution emphasized the principle of "no taxation without representation," as the colonists wanted to ensure that they had a say in how they were taxed.

2. When the colonies defeated the British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War, they were encouraged to support the patriot effort. The victory at Saratoga was a turning point that led to France formally entering the war as an ally of the American colonists.