Question

Why did the British impose new taxes on the colonies after the French and Indian War? A. The colonies had not been paying taxes for years. B. The British felt that the colonies should pay for the protection they received during and after the war. C. The British owed France for damage caused during the war and needed colonial help. D. The British needed the money to fund further colonization efforts in South America.

Answer 1

With the French and Indian War over, many colonists saw no need for soldiers to be stationed in the colonies. Britain also needed money to pay for its war debts. The King and Parliament believed they had the right to tax the colonies. ... They protested, saying that these taxes violated their rights as British citizens.