Colonists refused to pay taxes to a Parliament where they had no vote. This grievance is called:
ASeparation of the three powers
BTaxation without representation
CQuartering of British troops
DFreedom of the colonial press
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Taxation without representation
1. High taxes were one reason colonists fought.
2. They called it taxation without representation.
3. British troops staying in homes was another reason.
_Source: USCIS Civics Flash Cards for the Naturalization Test, M-623 (public domain)._
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