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Why were colonists so hostile to the new taxes the British imposed on them after the Indian and French war?

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They were hostile, because they felt they were not responsible for the British's debt. As they didn't have the same privileges, as the other British citizens. Ex: The colonists weren't allowed to vote. They saw no reason why they'd should pay it.

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