According to the rationality principle, all political actions have a purpose.When the British government attempted to raise taxes on American colonists, what services were they trying to force the colonists to pay for?

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The purpose of the British government's attempt to raise taxes on American colonists was to fund the defense of the colonies and its shipping. This was especially important during the French and Indian War, which had just ended and had resulted in a large debt for the British government.

According to the Rationality Principle, All Political Actions Have a Purpose.When