Lesson 34 of 84 · Industrial Revolution
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The phrase 'Taxation without representation' became a rallying cry for the American colonists in their struggle against British rule.
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The phrase 'Taxation without representation' became a rallying cry for the American colonists in their struggle against British rule. It highlighted the colonists' frustration over being taxed by a Parliament in which they had no elected representatives. This lack of political voice was perceived as a violation of their rights as Englishmen, leading to widespread protests and calls for reform. The sentiment emphasized the belief that legitimate government must derive its authority from the consent of the governed.
Key Facts
Colonists believed they should not be taxed without having representatives in Parliament.
The phrase became a key slogan of the American Revolution.
The demand for representation fueled tensions between Britain and the colonies.
Timeline
World War II ends
Brown v. Board of Education: school segregation declared unconstitutional
Martin Luther King Jr. gives the 'I Have a Dream' speech
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1 of 2What did 'Taxation without representation' refer to?
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