Why was control over taxation important to colonial assemblies?
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Correct answer: It gave assemblies leverage over governors and colonial administration
Assemblies often claimed the right to approve taxes and spending. This power allowed them to influence governors by controlling funding for salaries, defense, and public projects.
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