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Which statement best explains why taxation without representation was a major issue for the colonist?

Which statement best explains why taxation without representation was a major issue-example-1
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The colonists equated a lack of representation with a lack of consent to be ruled
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The colonists equated a lack of representation with a lack of consent to be ruled.

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The colonists were paying taxes, which means that they were contributing to the government somehow, but they were not being heard. They didn't get a vote or even their opinions presented. They were not happy about how they were being ruled and they weren't even heard about it.

"taxation without representation is theft"

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