Even Though Most Colonists Thought Parliament Had a Lawful Right

question 86

Multiple Choice

Even though most colonists thought Parliament had a lawful right to charge a duty to control trade, why did they ultimately oppose the Townshend duties?

• A) Because the duty rates were excessively high, making it impossible for them to afford the essential food items.
• B) Because the duties were based on income, and functioned like an income tax.
• C) Because revenue-based taxes could only be considered constitutional if the people had a representative in Parliament who voted on their behalf.
• D) Because the duties were to be collected by an agent of the crown, whose salary was to be paid by the colonists.
• E) None of these choices

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