Colonial Taxation: why was taxation such an important issue to the colonists in British North America in the decade preceding the American Revolution?

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Colonial Taxation

Write an essay between 650-850 words. MLA style.

Respond to the following using the information provided in your textbook :

  1. Why was taxation such an important issue to the colonists in British North America in the decade preceding the American Revolution?
  2. Highlight the reasons that the British began taxing the colonies, how the British attempted to tax the colonies, and the debate over whether or not the taxes violated the colonist’s rights as Englishmen.
  3. Do you believe the colonists who argued against the British right to tax the colonies were correct? Why or why not?