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Difficulty: MediumThe American War of Independence

In the late 18th century, a major conflict erupted between Great Britain and its thirteen North American colonies over the issue of taxation. The colonists argued that the British government had no right to levy these taxes because the colonies were not allowed to elect members to the governing body in London. Which body were the colonists referring to in their grievance regarding lack of representation?

  1. A
    The House of York
  2. B
    The European Economic Community
  3. The British ParliamentAnswer
  4. D
    The Commonwealth Republic

Answer

The British Parliament
The correct answer is the British Parliament because the American colonists' primary justification for rebellion was that they were being taxed by a body in which they had no elected representatives. The phrase 'no taxation without representation' specifically targeted the Parliament in London, which passed the laws affecting the colonies.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical period and context
The late 18th century (1760s-1770s) involving the thirteen American colonies and Great Britain.
Setting the chronological context helps differentiate between different periods of British history.
2
Analyze the core grievance of the American colonists
The slogan 'no taxation without representation'.
This slogan directly identifies that the colonists were protesting against taxes because they lacked a voice in the government.
3
Determine the governing body responsible for taxation in London at that time
The British Parliament.
The Parliament was, and is, the legislative body in London responsible for passing tax laws for the British Empire.

Key Concept

No taxation without representation
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The American War of Independence

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