A common phrase associated with resistance to British tax policy was, “No taxation without representation!” With this, colonists truly meant ______.
a. taxation should be controlled by colonial legislatures
b. they wanted to send representatives to Parliament in Westminster
c. the king should answer their grievances before imposing taxes
d. the state has no authority to tax its subjects/citizens
a. taxation should be controlled by colonial legislatures
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