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directions: circle the answer that best responds to each question.

1. how did the french and indian war change the relationship between the american colonies and great britain?

a. the american colonists criticized an increase in taxation, and many considered separation from great britain.
b. the american colonists believed the french to be good traders and, and many considered an alliance with france.
c. great britain repealed the navigation acts, allowing the american colonists to trade more freely with france.
d. great britain gave the american colonists more legislative freedom because of their loyalty during the war.

Explanation:

• The Intolerable Acts were punitive laws against the colonists for the Boston Tea Party.
• The Quartering Act required colonists to house British soldiers.
• The Stamp Act taxed paper products.
• The Townshend Acts taxed items like glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea.
• The Sugar Act raised taxes on items such as sugar, molasses, coffee, wine, and rum.
• For question 11:
• After the French and Indian War, Britain was in debt.
• To raise revenue, they increased taxes on the colonies.
• This led to colonial criticism of the tax increase and many considering separation.
• Option A is correct as it reflects this change in relationship.
• Option B: There's no indication of considering an alliance with France due to good - goods in the context.
• Option C: Britain did not repeal the Navigation Acts.
• Option D: Britain did not give more legislative freedom; instead, it imposed more controls.

Answer:

1. Intolerable Acts: Laws that were passed as a direct punishment against the colonists for the Boston Tea Party.
2. Quartering Act: A law that required the colonists to house British soldiers during times of peace.
3. Stamp Act: A law that taxed paper products such as newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards.
4. Townshend Acts: A group of laws passed to tax the colonists for items like glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea.
5. Sugar Act: A law that raised taxes on colonists for items such as sugar, molasses, coffee, wine, and rum.
6. A. The American colonists criticized an increase in taxation, and many considered separation from Great Britain.