Which action BEST explains how the French and Indian War laid the groundwork for the American Revolution?

Question

Which action BEST explains how the French and Indian War laid the groundwork for the American Revolution?
A. 
The British united the colonies to help them win the French and Indian War.
B. 
The British forced the colonies to overpower American Indians and usurp land.
C. 
The British refused to aid recovery efforts in the colonies following the French and Indian war.
D. 
The British taxed the colonies following the French and Indian war to pay off England’s debts.

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The action that BEST explains how the French and Indian War laid the groundwork for the American Revolution is:

D. The British taxed the colonies following the French and Indian War to pay off England’s debts.

This taxation created resentment among the colonists, who felt they were being unfairly taxed without representation in the British Parliament, ultimately leading to the desire for independence and the American Revolution.