Question

Which sentence describes a factor that motivated American colonists to declare their independence from the British?

A. Great Britain controlled the colonies but did not help regulate their economies.
 B. Great Britain refused to defend the colonies during the French and Indian War.
C. Great Britain taxed the colonies but did not allow them to participate in politics.
 D. Great Britain allowed the colonists to trade with most of Europe, but not with France.

Answer 1

the answer is C this caused the colonists to separate from British rule

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. Great Britain taxed the colonies but did not allow them to participate in politics.

This was called taxation without representation and was heavily disliked by the colonists who wanted to have representatives with political power in the British parliament. It was just one of the numerous grievances that the colonists presented as troublesome and that the British empire didn't care about since they believed they could do anything they wished with the colonies.