How did the French and Indian War lead to feelings of tyranny among American colonists?

Colonists were allowed to self-govern more freely
The British government increased taxes to pay for the war debt
The colonists desired to adhere to more British boundary policies
The war created peace with Native American tribes

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The correct answer to how the French and Indian War led to feelings of tyranny among American colonists is: The British government increased taxes to pay for the war debt.

After the French and Indian War (1754-1763), Britain faced a significant war debt and sought to finance it by taxing the American colonies. This led to the imposition of several taxes, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts, which were met with resistance and protests from the colonists who felt they were being taxed without proper representation in Parliament. The sentiment of "no taxation without representation" became a rallying cry for the colonists and contributed to feelings of tyranny and oppression by the British government.

The other options, while they relate to the context of colonial governance and policies, do not directly connect to the feeling of tyranny resulting from the aftermath of the war.