Friday, November 10, 2006

Taxation Without Representation

On Thursday, students participated in a history simulation in which most of them played the role of colonists being taxed by the "King" and "Parliament". The "Colonists" were taxed on things such as hair color, clothing, and accesories. The "Colonists" had no say in the taxes and, though they were not happy about it, the "King" and "Parliament" kept demanding more money.

Colonists had a hard time parting with their hard earned money Parliament, the King, and the Tax Collectors discuss whether or not they have collected enough from the Colonists:

The King and Parliament definitely enjoyed seeing the money roll in:
The Colonists were not very happy with the Tax Collectors

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