Question

Which of the following is a reason colonists began to dissent against British rule before 1774?

A. Britain was at war with Spain.
B. Taxation increased on goods from Britain.
C. A new king rose to power in Britain.
D. British troops were attacking colonists.

Answer 1

What were the main reasons the colonists rebelled against the British rule?

Many colonists felt that they should not pay these taxes, because they were passed in Englaarliament, not by their own colonial governments. They protested, saying that these taxes violated their rights as British citizens.

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