History which of the following best describes taxation in the colonies after the french and indian war? question 1 options: the british government thought americans should contribute to great britain's costs in defending the colonies during and after the french and indian war. the colonists believed that since they did not elect members to the british government, the government had no right to tax them. tension between colonists and british would increase as a result of new taxes passed by the british government all of the above save question 2 (2 points) question 2 unsaved what action did the colonists take in september of 1774 in response to their issues with britain? question 2 options: they began a series of meetings with native american tribes to build a power base. representatives from 12 colonies met at a continen