Write at a paragraph in response (at least 4 sentences): One major reason colonists rebelled against Britain was because of taxes. Colonists opposed "taxation without representation." However, taxes remained a hotly contested issue even after independence. We all know taxes are necessary to pay for government services, but throughout US history, Americans have argued over how much tax money should be collected, who pays what amount of taxes, and how that tax money should be used. Today, do you think the tax system is fair or unfair? Explain why.

Write at a paragraph in response (at least 4 sentences): One major reason colonists rebelled against Britain was because of taxes. Colonists opposed "taxation without representation." However, taxes remained a hotly contested issue even after independence. We all know taxes are necessary to pay for government services, but throughout US history, Americans have argued over how much tax money should be collected, who pays what amount of taxes, and how that tax money should be used. Today, do you think the tax system is fair or unfair? Explain why.