Which of the Following Best Describes Parliament's Rationale in Passing

Which of the following best describes Parliament's rationale in passing the Stamp Act?

A) The colonists were already accustomed to paying taxes and tariffs, so an additional tax should be insignificant.
B) The colonists paid few taxes but relied on British troops for protection, so they should be asked to pay more.
C) The colonists had been exempt from taxes as they first began building the colonies, but now that they were successfully established they could contribute to the economy like everyone else.
D) The colonists were making a lot of money through commerce with the Dutch, so Britain was entitled to a portion of that bounty.