Colonialism: Colonialism refers to the policy or practice of acquiring political control over another country or territory, often with the purpose of exploiting its resources.
Representative Government: Representative government is a form of governance where elected individuals represent and make decisions on behalf of the people they serve.
Taxation without Representation: Taxation without representation refers to being taxed by a government without having any say in its decision-making process. This concept played a significant role in colonial attitudes toward governance during this period.