Question

Resolved, that the taxation of the people by themselves, or by

persons chosen by themselves to represent them . . . is the only
security against a burdensome taxation . . .

—Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions, May 30, 1765

Which statement best explains why this resolution was adopted?
F Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea Party.
G Colonists created this in order to address the causes of the Boston Massacre.
H Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament.
J Colonists wanted to expand powers given to governors appointed by King George III.

Answer 1

H) Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions of May 30, 1765, resolved that the taxation of the people by themselves or by persons chosen by them to represent them is the only security against burdensome taxation. The statement that best explains why this resolution was adopted is that colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament.

Therefore, option H, colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament, is the statement that best explains why this resolution was adopted. The Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions were a series of resolutions passed by the Virginia House of Burgesses in response to the Stamp Act passed by the British Parliament. The colonists opposed the tax and felt they had the right to be taxed only by their own representatives.

Answer 2

h

Step-by-step explanation:

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