The British government wanted Money from the tax collectors.
The British government demanded that the colonists pay higher and higher taxes. ;
The British government wanted to impose taxes and regulations on the American colonies to pay off debts from the French and Indian War and maintain military presence. This led to colonial dissatisfaction expressed through protests, the slogan 'no taxation without representation,' and ultimately contributed to the American Revolution. The tension surrounding these financial demands was a key factor in the colonies' quest for independence.
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