Why did the British decide to tax the colonists?(1 point)

Question

Responses

to discourage colonists from fighting for independence
to discourage colonists from fighting for independence

to punish colonists for fighting against them in the French and Indian War
to punish colonists for fighting against them in the French and Indian War

to ease tensions between the European settlers and Native Americans
to ease tensions between the European settlers and Native Americans

to help pay for the French and Indian War
to help pay for the French and Indian War

Answer 1

The correct response is: to help pay for the French and Indian War.

After the war, Britain faced significant debt and sought to raise revenue through taxes on the American colonies.