Taxation without Representation

Definition

Taxation without Representation refers to the imposition of taxes on a population by a government in which they have no elected representatives to voice their concerns or influence decisions. It was a major grievance for American colonists during the period leading up to the American Revolution.

Related terms

Stamp Act: The Stamp Act was a tax imposed on printed materials in the American colonies by the British government. It was met with widespread protest and played a significant role in escalating tensions between colonists and Britain.

Boston Tea Party: The Boston Tea Party was an act of protest by American colonists against British taxation policies. Colonists boarded British tea ships and dumped chests of tea into the Boston Harbor as a response to "taxation without representation."

Sons of Liberty: The Sons of Liberty were secret organizations formed by American colonists to protest British policies, including taxation without representation. They organized boycotts, demonstrations, and acts of resistance against British authority.