William Pitt's speech and Benjamin Franklin's testimony both critique the English government's treatment of the colonies. In doing so, they both claim that money is taken from the people unjustly.
What is their purpose in doing so?
1. They both want to argue that Parliament should not impose taxes without proper consent and representation.
02. They want to create an image of a government that does not understand the needs
alues of the people it governs.
03. They both want to convince Parliament that the Stamp Act should be revised so that the colonies bear less of a tax burden.
04. They want to persuade the government to allow the colonies to engage in fair trade practices without fear of punishment.