The fact that British officials during the period of 1763-1776 would not respond to American colonists' complaints about onerous tax laws was one of the leading causes of the writing of which of the following selections?

Select one:

A. The United States Constitution

B. The English Bill of Rights

C. The Declaration of Independence

D. The Magna Carta

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Killian Clarke

11 December, 12:11

The fact that British officials during the period of 1763-1776 would not respond to American colonists' complaints about onerous tax laws was one of the leading causes of the writing of which of the following selections?

Select one:

A. The United States Constitution

B. The English Bill of Rights

C. The Declaration of Independence

D. The Magna Carta

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Doc · Answer 1

C. The Declaration of Independence.

Explanation:

The text of the American Declaration of Independence lists a number of grievances of the colonists against the British crown. Heavy taxes and lack of representation in Parliament in exchange for that burden was one reason for discontent among the American subjects. Abusive behavior by English imperial troops and jail without a trial by jury; all of these elements of tyranny incensed people in the colonies.

Braeden Atkinson · Answer 2

C. Because it telling Britain the complaints of the colonists