Why were taxes an ongoing source of conflict for the american colonist

They believed they were not supposed to pay taxes to a government that does not favor /include its inhabitants in its affairs

Explanation:

The American colonist had the strong believe that since the British were colonizing them and they weren't allowed to partake actively in the runing of the Government activities.

The payment of taxes was imposed on colonists by the colonial masters and the colonist constantly refuse to pay taxes imposed on them and this led to constant conflicts in colonies wherein the colonists refused to pay taxes. the main reason for the refusal of tax payment was the struggle for inclusion of the colonists into Government affairs.

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