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Why did the colonists resist the new taxes imposed on them?

They didn’t receive any benefit from the French and Indian War.

They had no say in the government that was taxing them.

They wanted to be French citizens instead.

They argued that colonists should never have to pay taxes.

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Answer:

Because they did not want the King to control them.

Step-by-step explanation:

They wanted to be free, and not be under Britain's control. Hope this helped.

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They had no say in the government that was taxing them.
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