But at the same time, colonists were becoming resentful over British taxation.
During the 1770s opposition to British taxation grew, and the Governor's authority began to falter.
In the years leading up to the outbreak of hostilities, Brodhead began to take part in the protest movements against British taxation.
Hamilton was thought very highly of by Dr Johnson, and it is certain that he was strongly opposed to the British taxation of America.
Even if you are granted non-resident status, some of your income may still be liable to British taxation.
Time magazine on May 5, 1930 reported his stance on British taxation:
Addington, rather than the Younger Pitt, can therefore be regarded as the father of modern British taxation.
However fresh evidence on the impact of cuts in high rates of British taxation has been provided by Minford and Ashton (see Brown 1988).
American colonists took to the streets to demonstrate their opposition to the British taxation which followed the French and Indian War.
These are perhaps the principal commodities with regard to which a union with the colonies might require some considerable change in the present system of British taxation.