The absence of direct representation in Parliament for the colonies' taxation led to a breach of the 'social contract', prompting a quest for self-government and independence.
'Taxation without representation' led to the breaking of the 'social contract' between the colonies and the British government as the colonialists believed that they should have the right to consent to taxation through direct representation in Parliament. The absence of this direct representation meant that decisions affecting the colonies were made without their input or consent, ultimately violating their rights as English subjects. This violation of basic rights and the denial of a say in the laws imposed on them resulted in a backlash from the colonists, who sought self-government and independence.
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