Question

why were the colonists upset with the new taxes that great britain passed prior to the american revolution?
a they felt that the british were trying to take over their businesses.
b they felt that they were entitled to representation to vote on taxes.
c they felt the taxes were so high that many could not afford to pay them.
d they felt that they should not have to pay any taxes since they did not live in great britain.

Explanation:

The colonists believed in the principle of "no taxation without representation." They thought that since they had no representatives in the British Parliament, they should not be taxed. This was a key grievance leading up to the American Revolution.

Answer:

B. They felt that they were entitled to representation to vote on taxes.