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.

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

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.

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

These points reflect the British perspective that the colonies should contribute to the costs incurred by the British government in protecting and defending them.