Question

What was George Grenville's opinion on taxing the colonies?

O He thought the colonies should not be taxed at all.
O He thought the colonies should decide their own taxes.
O He thought the colonies should profit from British taxes.
O He thought the colonies should be taxed to pay for their defense.

Answer 1

He thought the colonies should be taxed to pay for their defense.

Explanation: In 1763, the British government emerged from the Seven Years' War burdened by heavy debts. ... Since enforcement of these duties had previously been lax, this ultimately increased revenue for the British Government and served to increase the taxes paid by the colonists.