Question

Which statement is true regarding the colonists prior to the American Revolution?

A.
They chose not to maintain representation in Parliament.
B.
They had no representation in Parliament.
C.
They held the majority of representation in Parliament.
D.
They had equal representation in Parliament.

Answer 1

The true statement about colonists prior to the American Revolution is that they had no representation in Parliament, which was a core grievance leading to the Revolutionary War.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer to the question regarding the status of American colonists prior to the American Revolution is B. They had no representation in Parliament. The colonists argued against the concept of virtual representation and believed that they should have direct representation in Parliament if they were to be taxed by it. This was one of the fundamental issues that fueled colonial dissent and eventually led to the Revolutionary War. The cry of "no taxation without representation" encapsulated the colonial stance that only their own elected legislative bodies had the right to levy taxes upon them. Furthermore, even though there were locally elected legislatures in the colonies, they did not have the power to elect representatives to the British Parliament.

Answer 2

B. They had no representation in Parliament.

Step-by-step explanation:

After the French and Indian War, the British Crown increased taxes to pay the enormous debts it had incurred in to win the war with France. This caused much discontent among American colonists; one common complaint of this time was "taxation without representation." The colonists felt they were carrying a too heavy burden without having the right to choose their representatives in the British Parliament or sending envoys. This is a factor leading to the Revolutionary War.