was it fair for the british government to tax the americans in order to pay for soldiers who were protecting the American colonies

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Karina Lindsey

9 June, 04:19

was it fair for the british government to tax the americans in order to pay for soldiers who were protecting the American colonies

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Charisma · Answer 1

It was not, because the colonists were unable to have any sort of say in the matter. James Otis' famous quote, "No taxation without representation!" Gives a perfect idea of exactly what the colonists were facing.

Alissa Carlson · Answer 2

Answer:yes

Explanation:because they were doing the wrong thing and it wasn't fair for the patriots