The correct answer is: The British government increased taxes to pay for the war debt.
After the French and Indian War, the British government sought to recoup the enormous costs incurred during the conflict by imposing various taxes on the American colonists, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts. This led to feelings of tyranny among the colonists, as they believed they were being taxed without proper representation in Parliament. This sentiment contributed to the growing desire for independence and resistance against British rule.