The colonists believed in actual representation, meaning that the colonists believed the representatives that they elected to represent them directly. Actual representation made sense to the colonists because it was more of a reality in America. Although both the colonists and the British believed in the concept of no taxation without representation, they still weren't able to agree on the meaning of representation.
On their views of taxation, the British believed that they had the right to levy all the taxes necessary for the colonies. They saw no difference between the internal and external taxes.
Many of the colonists welcomed the right for Britain to levy the external taxes, such as roles that controlled the trade. That was a proper
On their views of taxation, the British believed that they had the right to levy all the taxes necessary for the colonies. They saw no difference between the internal and external taxes.
Many of the colonists welcomed the right for Britain to levy the external taxes, such as roles that controlled the trade. That was a proper