Why did the British feel justified imposing the Stamp Act on the colonists? Select all that apply.(2 points)

Question

a.Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.
b.British citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.
c.The taxes protected colonists living in the Ohio River valley from Native Americans.
d.The taxes were being used to raise money for more supplies for the colonists.

Answer 1

a.Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.
b.British citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.

Answer 2

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
a.to declare allegiance to the King of England
b.to declare war on England
c.to convince France to enter the war
d.to raise a colonial army

Answer 3

c. to convince France to enter the war