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Describe why taxes were unfair from the Patriot perspective and why they were fair from the Loyalist/British perspective.

a) High representation in Parliament
b) Economic benefits for the colonies
c) Lack of direct benefits for the colonies
d) Equal taxation for all citizens

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Final answer:

Taxes were unfair from the Patriots' perspective due to lack of direct representation, while the Loyalists/British saw them as fair due to economic benefits and defense costs. option a is answer

Step-by-step explanation:

The taxes imposed by the British on the American colonies were seen as unfair from the Patriots' perspective due to a lack of direct representation in Parliament. The colonists believed that they should have the right to consent to taxation through their own elected representatives.

On the other hand, the Loyalists and British believed that the taxes were fair because they provided econ omic benefits for the colonies and were necessary to pay for the defense and support of British soldiers in the colonies. option a is answer

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