Why did the british thought the taxes were fair?

The British believed the taxes imposed on the American colonies were fair because they viewed them as a way to recoup expenses incurred during the French and Indian War, which had benefited the colonies. They argued that since British troops had been stationed in America for protection, it was reasonable for colonists to contribute to the costs of their defense. Additionally, the British government felt that taxation was a standard practice for all subjects of the empire, and they expected the colonies to share in the financial responsibilities of maintaining the empire.