HIST 015A Study Guide - Midterm Guide: George Grenville, Virtual Representation, Geographical Constituency
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Colonists felt that the new taxes imposed on them were unfair because they were passed without their consent. Parliament justified this action by saying that they were doing a favor for the colonists since they were under. The reason as to why parliament could impose tax was due to "virtual representation," which allowed them to take the well being of all british subjects when in legislation. Parliament claimed that the colonist should pay taxes because they were providing services for the colonies that they otherwise would not have: what was the theory of virtual representation? . The concept of virtual representation was employed by. Parliament could legally tax the colonists even though the colonists could not elect any members of parliament. The theory of virtual representation held that the members of. They got hella angry bruh and protested their liberties (thats all i got - tommy)
