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The price of victory: the impact on relations between Britain and the colonists of the successful outcome of the French and Indian War and the Seven Years War.
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Britain and the American Colonies, 1760–1763
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The price of victory: the impact on relations between Britain and the colonists of the successful outcome of the French and Indian War and the Seven Years War
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What was one significant consequence of the British victory in the French and Indian War for the American colonies?
Direct answer
The British victory in the French and Indian War led to the imposition of new taxes on the American colonies.
Key terms
- Taxation without representation: The principle that it is unjust to tax a person without giving them a voice in the government that imposes the tax.
- Colonial resistance: The actions taken by American colonists to oppose British policies and taxes, leading to increasing tensions and eventual revolution.
Common trap
Confusing causes and consequences: Focus on the specific outcomes of the war, such as changes in British policy and colonial attitudes, rather than the events leading up to the war.
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