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Taxes and Protest — Quiz

Question 7 • US History

In the 1760s, Britain imposed a series of taxes on its American colonies. In response, the colonists

Answer
A
peacefully paid the taxes.
B
protested these taxes.
C
created their own taxes.
D
voted against the taxes.

Explanation

The colonists objected to taxes imposed by Britain, especially because they had no representatives in Parliament to speak for them. They protested through actions such as boycotting British goods and organizing public demonstrations. So the correct choice is “protested these taxes.”

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