What was a key argument against the British concept of virtual representation in Parliament for the colonists?

Colonists had no say in the choice of members of Parliament.Each colony's representation in Parliament was based on its population.Each colony's representation in Parliament was based on its its revenue.The colonists were not in favor of additional legislative bodies above and beyond their own assemblies.

The best answer choice is A. Colonists had no say in the choice of members of Parliament... Hence the motto "No taxation without Representation" came forth

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scouteo scouteo · Answer 2 · 2019-08-14T21:13:56-04:00

The correct answer is A) Colonists had no say in the choice of members of Parliament.

A key argument against the British concept of virtual representation in Parliament for the colonists was "Colonists had no say in the choice of members of Parliament."

People in the American colonies were upset and angered for the many taxations and prohibitions emanated from the British crown. The British government tried to exploit its colonies with acts such as the Navigation Acts, the Sugar Act, the Stamp Act, the Currency Act, or the Tea Act. Americans did not have any voice or representation in the British Parliament and all of these represented causes that started the Revolutionary War.