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question 2 what did the slogan o taxation without representation\ mean?…

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what did the slogan
o taxation without representation\ mean?
○ colonists believed they should have representatives in parliament if they are going to be taxed
○ colonists wanted lower taxes
○ colonists wanted to elect british leaders
○ colonists refused to pay any taxes

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

The slogan "No taxation without representation" was a key rallying cry during the American Revolution. The colonists felt that if they were being taxed by the British government (specifically Parliament), they should have a say in that government. This means having representatives in Parliament to voice their concerns and consent to the taxes. It wasn't about refusing all taxes (so "Colonists refused to pay any taxes" is wrong). They didn't want to elect British leaders (so "Colonists wanted to elect British leaders" is wrong) - the issue was representation in the existing legislative body (Parliament) regarding taxation. And it wasn't just about lower taxes - it was about the principle of representation. So the colonists believed they should have representatives in Parliament if they are going to be taxed.

Answer:

Colonists believed they should have representatives in Parliament if they are going to be taxed.