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The American Revolution

1. Why did many American colonists object to paying new taxes imposed following the French and Indian
War?

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Answer:The French and Indian war placed a financial burden on England. In order to pay off debt from the war, England imposed taxes on the Americans.

American colonists thought this was unfair because they felt they were being taxed without representation (this is called Taxation without Representation).

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Answer:

Because that was taxation without representation

Step-by-step explanation:

This means that they did not consent to paying taxes for the war

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