The British government decided to tax the American colonies
a. to pay off war debts
b. to teach the colonists a lesson
c. to increase the standard of living in Britain
d. to finance westward expansion
C
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sorry, i'm trying....my questions are from everything I've read so far..so its hard to find it in the book
A?
The keywords -- British tax colonies -- should immediately tell you the time period and probably the chapter that you'll find this event.
i found it in my book
"While Britain struggled with its heavy debts and taxes, its colonies in America were prospering. With British citizens so burdened, Grenville asked, why shouldn't these colonists begin to pay some of the costs of their own government and defense."
A
Right. It's A.
To find the answer to this question, we can start by looking at historical events and motives related to the British government's decision to tax the American colonies. Here are the options provided:
a. To pay off war debts: The British government incurred significant debt after the costly French and Indian War (1754-1763). This factor did play a role in the decision to tax the American colonies since the British government wanted the colonists to help repay the war debts.
b. To teach the colonists a lesson: While there were political tensions between Britain and its American colonies, the primary motive behind the decision to tax was not solely intended to "teach the colonists a lesson." However, this sentiment did shape British policies and actions towards the colonies as a response to perceived disobedience.
c. To increase the standard of living in Britain: This option does not align with the main motive behind the taxation of the American colonies by the British government. The taxes imposed on the colonies were intended to benefit Britain's financial situation rather than directly enhance the standard of living within Britain.
d. To finance westward expansion: The motive of financing westward expansion is not directly tied to the British government's decision to tax the American colonies. The British government had other motivations for taxing the colonies, mainly pertaining to the costs associated with governing and defending the American territories.
Therefore, the correct answer is a. To pay off war debts.