What were the Loyalists and the Patriots difference of opinions about British taxation and representation for colonists in the British Parliament?

Loyalists

1.A strong unified British

Empire is good for all

2. Colonist are British subjects

and should obey British law

3. Taxes are due to pay for the

French & Indian War which

was fought to protect the

colonies

4.American colonies would be

weak without Britain

5. Colonies profit from trade

with England

6. Colonies profit from trade

with England

7. Colonies are too far way

from England to have

representation in Parliament,

itʼs just not practical

a

Patriots

1. People have rights

government canʼt take away,

like property

2. Taxation takes away property

from citizens (i.e. - money and

goods)

3. Colonists donʼt have voice in

Parliament, so England

shouldnʼt tax colonies (No

taxation without

representation)

4. Thereʼs no way colonies could

ever be represented in

Parliament because it is too far

away.

5. Many colonist fought in the

French & Indian War (weʼve

done our part)

6. British personnel are causing

violence, riots, and death

(Boston Massacre & Boston

Tea Party)

Explanation:

a is the final : )