Answer:
Providing protection for the colonists
Explanation:
In 1770s, England decided to raise the tax rate for various products that are sold in American Colonies. The tax rate was considered to be really high for the people at that time. So, it was faced with heavy backlash and the colonists demanded a proper reason.
England claimed that the Tax was to increase the revenue that will be used to provide military protection for the colonists. But, the true reason is to pay of the war Debt that England accumulated for their war against France.
