I’m aware one of the main points of contention that caused the American revolution was the idea that taxation without representation was unjust, but why did the British prefer to fight wars than have its colonies represented in parliament?
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Taxation without representation is just a slogan, it doesn’t fully represent the issues.
There were among other things growing fears about anti-slavery movements in Britain. For example Somerset v Stewart case of 1772, which set free a slave of American owner who visited England with him, established the fact that any slave that sets foot on English soil is free man. This sent shockwaves through American colonies.
They already wanted more autonomy and this and other incidents made them take the steps necessary.
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