Government and Politics L 1.3.2 Quiz: Inspiration for Independence ZA Which British policy convinced many American colonists that they should form their own country? A. Great Britain separated the colonial governments into three branches. B. Great Britain did not allow the colonists to participate in government. C. Great Britain ignored the colonies during the French and Indian War. D. Great Britain planned to sell several of the colonies to the French. SUBMIT PREVIOUS M Sigs

Correct answer is B. Great Britain did not allow the colonists to participate in government.

Explanation:

B is the correct answer because colonists had no one to represent their interest in British Parliament and government. A famous "no taxation without representation" quote came directly from the need of colonists to have someone to represent them.

A is not correct as Britain held all the power in colonies.

C is not correct as colonies participated in that war.

D is not correct as Britain managed to throw out France from North America.