which statement was not used by the british government to justify taxing the colonies after 1763?

A.the british national debt had increased as a result of the french and indian war
B.heavy administrative expenses were associated with maintaining the empire
C.the colonies should contribute to paying the expenses involved in providing for their own defense
D.the colonies enjoyed virtual representation in parliament
E.the tax burden was uniform throughout the empire

4 answers

And your answer is?
That was one of the arguments that the British used. The question asks which one was NOT used by the British.
Yes. E is correct.
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