Question

How did the British justify imposing additional taxes on the colonists?
a. The colonists were the King's subjects and therefore the British believed that they had the right to tax them
b.the British had spent significant resources fighting the French and Indian War to protect the colonists so the British believed that they had the right to tax the colonists
c. both a and b
d. neither a nor b

Answer 1

First off, what do you think?

Answer 2

@Lady.Liv1776 c

Answer 3

To understand the "how" it is important to first note the "why". Usually I don't link websites but I read this in relation to your question and found it an interesting read and one, I trust, that should hopefully assist you in your endevour.

http://www.answers.com/Q/Why_did_Britain_impose_new_taxes_on_the_colonies

Answer 4

It is c