The correct answer is A) Colonists elected the members of local legislatures that imposed taxes.
When Great Britain ended the period of Salutary Neglect, it began to more strictly enforce its laws and imposed taxes without the consent of the colonists, who had previously enjoyed a degree of autonomy and self-governance in their local legislatures. This shift angered many colonists, who believed they should have representation in government, leading to cries of "no taxation without representation" and ultimately motivating calls for revolution.