In what way did the French and Indian War increase the tension between Great Britain and the colonists?

A.
The British raised taxes on the colonists to pay for war debt.
B.
The British took large plots of land from the colonists to build forts.
C.
The Native Americans sided with the British, which angered the colonists.
D.
The colonists were angry over Britain's refusal to let them participate in the war

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The most accurate answer is:

A. The British raised taxes on the colonists to pay for war debt.

After the French and Indian War, Britain sought to pay off its war debt and cover the costs of maintaining troops in North America, leading to increased taxation on the colonies. This raised tensions as many colonists felt that they should not be taxed without representation in Parliament, fueling discontent and contributing to the eventual push toward independence.