Which statement represents support for the theory of actual representation?

a. Every Englishman is taxed, and many do not send representatives to Parliament.
b. Most British citizens do not meet the property requirements necessary to vote in elections.
c. According to our principles, only colonial assemblies may impose internal taxes. Parliament only has the authority to regulate commerce.
d. Colonists do not have equal standing before Parliament and are therefore subject to all of its laws.
e. Henry Clinton was an important figure in the Revolutionary War.

Select the statement that correctly identifies him.
1. I was forced to surrender my army of 5,000 soldiers to the Continental Army at Saratoga.
2. I was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army by the Continental Congress.
3. My troops forced the surrender of Charleston, from which I led a new military government.
4. To sustain the Revolution through the winter months, I launched surprise attacks at Trenton and Princeton.

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Answer:

c. According to our principles, only colonial assemblies may impose internal taxes. Parliament only has the authority to regulate commerce.

3. My troops forced the surrender of Charleston, from which I led a new military government.

Explanation:

The theory of actual representation means that to pay taxes imposed by Parliament, Americans should have legislators seated and voting in London. According to colonists, Parliament has no right to impose taxes on them because they do not hold any representation in it. Taxation is only applicable for the colonist by the colonial assemblies as they will work on taxes and managing the colonies.

Major General Benjamin Lincoln was an American army officer who served in the Continental Army as General. During the siege in Charleston, Lincoln commanding the Charleston garrison surrendered to the British in return for the safety of his remaining men. After the war, he was engaged in politics, running several times for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts.