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why were colonists angered by the new taxes placed on the colonies following the french and indian war?
a they believed their taxes were being misused by king george iii.
b they felt that they should have representation in parliament.
c the value of sterling currency had never before been fixed.
d the british policy of salutary neglect was being enforced.
The colonists were angry because they had no representation in Parliament yet were being taxed. This is a key aspect of the "no taxation without representation" sentiment that was a major grievance leading up to the American Revolution.
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B. They felt that they should have representation in Parliament.