Read the descriptions of British colonial tax policies of the 1760s and answer the question. Stamp Act (1765): required many printed materials, such as legal documents, to bear a tax stamp Revenue Act (1767): required the payment of taxes on imported goods, such as tea, paper, and glass These measures were implemented by the British in the aftermath of the French and Indian War. Based on this information, which statement is MOST LIKELY true? (1 point) Responses The British government decided it was too expensive to maintain colonies in North America. The British government decided it was too expensive to maintain colonies in North America. The French and Indian War helped improve relations between Great Britain and the colonies. The French and Indian War helped improve relations between Great Britain and the colonies. The British military was significantly weakened and could not maintain control over the colonies. The British military was significantly weakened and could not maintain control over the colonies. The French and Indian War contributed to the growing desire for colonial independence.

Answer 1

The statement that is MOST LIKELY true based on the provided information is: "The French and Indian War contributed to the growing desire for colonial independence."

The implementation of tax policies like the Stamp Act and the Revenue Act after the war indicates that the British government sought to recoup costs incurred during the conflict, which many American colonists viewed as unfair taxation without representation. This taxation led to increased resentment and a desire for independence among the colonists.