Which answer BEST explains why this quotation is true?
Responses
A France sought revenge and stirred-up colonial anger against the British.
France sought revenge and stirred-up colonial anger against the British.
B The British attempt to industrialize Canada offended the American colonists.The British attempt to industrialize Canada offended the American colonists.
C Britain became overconfident, resulting in a failed invasion of Spanish Florida.
Britain became overconfident, resulting in a failed invasion of Spanish Florida.
D The British increased colonial taxes in order to pay for the victory over France.
1 answer
The answer that BEST explains why the quotation is true is:
D The British increased colonial taxes in order to pay for the victory over France.
This response highlights the economic strain placed on the American colonies as a result of Britain's financial needs following the war, which contributed to colonial dissatisfaction and ultimately the push for independence.
