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What statement best explains the British government's reasons for imposing taxes on the American colonists?

O England was providing more rights and economic assistance to the colonies.
The colonies had not contributed to defeating the French during the French and Indian War.
O England was in massive debt following the French and Indian War.
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The British government was trying to raise money to expand colonies to the west.

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The third option is the answer which says England was in massive debt following the French and Indian war
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