But at the same time, colonists were becoming resentful over British taxation.

Parliament's control over direct taxation thus increased in importance after 1558 as the Crown became more dependent upon that source of revenue.

This situation was exacerbated by disputes over local taxation for the poor rate in the 17th and 18th centuries.

To some extent his interest in revenge had helped to thwart success over taxation.

The deficit (the excess of this year's spending over taxation) may have gone up.

It had many flaws - most notably, lack of national authority over commerce and taxation.

In 1775, the cause was over taxation without representation.

For this to be possible, the national governments need to retain their sovereignty over taxation.

Now, the states only have control over taxation, while control over the budget has been taken away.

As we have mentioned, our group is split over taxation.