Correct answer: B — By the 1760s, there were substantial British colonies in North America. The colonies were wealthy and largely in control of their own affairs. Many of the colonist families had originally gone to North America in order to have religious freedom. They were well educated and interested in ideas of liberty. The British government wanted to tax the colonies.
Why this question matters
This question is drawn from the “The Values and Principles of the UK” section of the official Home Office handbook. Topics from this chapter make up a significant portion of the 24 questions in the real exam, so being able to answer this one comfortably is a small but real step towards passing on the day.
The accepted answer is B: “The UK wanting to tax the colonies”. Memorise the underlying fact rather than the option letter — the order of options changes between attempts, and the real exam may rephrase the question.
More questions from this chapter
- Participating in your community is a fundamental principle of British life.
- The Council of Europe has the power to make European laws
- The fundamental principles of British life include:
- What is your responsibility as UK citizen? Select TWO answers.
- Which of these is NOT a responsibility of British citizen?
Keep practising
- Take a full practice test on Values & Principles.
- Re-read the study notes for this chapter.
- Sit a 24-question timed mock.
- Browse the full question library.