britain defended its colonial policies by arguing that the colonists had

Britain defended its colonial policies by arguing that the colonists had virtual representation in Parliament.

Explanation:

British officials claimed that American colonists were properly represented via virtual representation, even though the colonists insisted on having actual representation. According to the British, the Parliament had in mind the interests of all the subjects of the British Empire, not only those who elected the members of the Parliament.

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the exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service.