Answer:
The British had the colonists pay a series of taxes.
Explanation:
Such as the Stamp Act of 1765 which required all colonists to buy British products only and pay a tax for the stamp given. The Tea Act of 1773 which forced the colonists to buy British tea. The Sugar Act of 1764 which placed a tax on molasses and sugar imported into the colonies. The Townshend Act of 1767 which saw a series of taxes being placed on the colonies.