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

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The taxes protected colonists living in the Ohio River valley from Native Americans.
The taxes protected colonists living in the Ohio River valley from Native Americans.

The taxes were being used to raise money for more supplies for the colonists.
The taxes were being used to raise money for more supplies for the colonists.

Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.
Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.

British citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.

Answer 1

The British felt justified imposing the Stamp Act on the colonists for the following reasons:

1. Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French. - The British government believed that since they had incurred significant expenses in protecting the American colonies during the French and Indian War, it was reasonable for the colonies to help pay off that debt.

2. British citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies. - There was a perception that since British citizens in England were already facing increased taxes due to the costs associated with conflicts involving the colonies, it was fair to expect the colonies to contribute as well.

The other two options regarding taxes protecting colonists from Native Americans and raising more supplies for the colonists are not generally considered justifications for the Stamp Act.