Which of the following effects of the French and Indian War most contributed to smuggling in the colonies?

Question

increased taxes from the British
increased taxes from the British

enforcement of the Navigation Acts
enforcement of the Navigation Acts

presence of British soldiers in the colonies
presence of British soldiers in the colonies

removal of the Spanish from Florida

Answer 1

The effect of the French and Indian War that most contributed to smuggling in the colonies was enforcement of the Navigation Acts.

After the war, Britain sought to recover its war debts and increased its efforts to enforce trade regulations, including the Navigation Acts, which restricted colonial trade to British ships and required certain goods to be shipped only to Britain. This increased regulation created discontent among colonists, leading some to engage in smuggling as a means of bypassing these restrictions and avoiding taxes.