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The American colonists objected to paying taxes to the British government because

the colonists had no direct representation in Parliament
wealthy colonists did not have to pay them
British subjects in England paid no taxes
the colonists objected to paying any taxes

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I believe it's A, I'm doing the test now, but I'll let you know what I get.
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The American colonists objected to paying taxes to the British government because the colonists had no direct representation in the Parliament.

The colonists thought it was unfair since they did not have anybody to fight for their rights in Britain.
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