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How does the idea of taxation without representation lead to the breaking of the "social contract" between the colonies and the British government?

A. Because the government was not being responsible, or accountable, to its citizens, the colonies had a right to create their own government.

B. The colonies were only contracted to remain part of England for a certain number of years. England refused to release the colonies from their control, thus the contract was broken.



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The absence of direct representation in Parliament for the colonies' taxation led to a breach of the 'social contract', prompting a quest for self-government and independence.


Explanation:

'Taxation without representation' led to the breaking of the 'social contract' between the colonies and the British government as the colonialists believed that they should have the right to consent to taxation through direct representation in Parliament. The absence of this direct representation meant that decisions affecting the colonies were made without their input or consent, ultimately violating their rights as English subjects. This violation of basic rights and the denial of a say in the laws imposed on them resulted in a backlash from the colonists, who sought self-government and independence.


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