The phrase “no taxation without representation” is often repeated but rarely understood. But when Parliament passed the Stamp Act in 1765, it was well understood by commoners and gentlemen ...

In May 1765, Virginia’s Patrick Henry said in the Virginia Resolves, “taxation without representation was indeed the basis for a revolution.” And the colonies listened. They took a stand: No ...

Back then the expression was “No taxation without representation.”Sarah Shapiro wanted something a little simpler, just “Taxation Without Representation.”Sarah is the District resident ...

The slogan "No taxation without representation" was first adopted during the American Revolution by American colonists under British rule. Today, the phrase refers to a lack of representation at ...

"No taxation without representation" — the rallying cry of the American Revolution — gives the impression that taxation was the principal irritant between Britain and its American colonies.

The rallying cry of the American Revolution, “No taxation without representation,” leaves us with the impression that taxation was the primary irritant between Britain and the colonies. Yet ...