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A Long and Illustrious History

The slogan "no taxation without representation" was used by colonists in which country?

AAmerica
BAustralia
CCanada
DIndia

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is America.

American colonists used the slogan "no taxation without representation", objecting to being taxed by a British Parliament in which they had no voice. In 1776 thirteen colonies declared independence.

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