Question

Why was "No taxation without representation" the colonists' slogan about British taxes?

a.

b.

d.



Colonists wanted to form their own mercantile organization.


Colonists wanted their own elected officials to be part of the British Parliament


Colonists wanted a monopoly on the trade in molasses.


Colonists wanted Native Americans to have a role in government.

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Explanation:

Answer 2

The Colonists wanted their own elected officials.

Explanation:

Representation in this case means having their wishes listened to, in which case they wanted their own elected officials to speak for the people, saying that "Taxation without Representation is Tyranny."