After the French and Indian War, tension between Britain and the colonies

Question

grew due to increased taxation of the colonists because of the war.
lessened because colonial life had become more peaceful.
lessened because colonists had new land on which to settle.
grew due to increased colonial dependence on Britain.

Answer 1

After the French and Indian War, tension between Britain and the colonies grew due to increased taxation of the colonists because of the war. Following the war, Britain sought to pay off its debt and cover the costs of maintaining a standing army in North America, which led to various taxes imposed on the colonies, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts. This increased taxation without representation contributed to rising discontent and resentment among the colonists toward British rule.