Question

what are two effects of the french and indian war that escalated tension between the american colonists and british government? (pick 2)
the french and indian war resulted in a british victory... its effects led to an escalation of tensions between the american colonists and their british govt.
firstly, the war had been enormously expensive. the british government’s attempts to impose taxes on colonists to help cover these expenses resulted in increasing colonial resentment of british attempts to expand authority in the colonies. secondly, british attempts to limit western expansion by colonists further angered the colonists. american colonists wanted to expand west to access more natural resources, which they saw as an economic opportunity. the british were concerned that westward expansion would result in another expensive indian war. these disputes would ultimately spur colonial rebellion that eventually developed into a full - scale war for independence.
(office of the historian, united states of america: department of state 2024)
□ an increase in taxes
□ tension between the french and spanish
□ a restriction on the amount of slaves being brought to the united states
□ british attempts to limit western expansion
the french and indian war was fought between:
○ spain and france
○ britain and france
○ mexicans and africans
○ asians and europeans

Explanation:

First Question (Multiple Choice - Pick 2)

To solve this, we analyze the passage and options:

• "An increase in taxes": The passage states the British tried to impose taxes to cover war expenses, causing resentment. So this is correct.
• "Tension between the French and Spanish": The war was between British and French (with Indian allies), so this is irrelevant. Eliminate.
• "A restriction on the amount of slaves...": The passage doesn't mention slavery restrictions. Eliminate.
• "British attempts to limit western expansion": The passage says this angered colonists. So this is correct.

The French and Indian War (part of the Seven Years' War) was fought between Britain (and its American colonists) and France (with Native American allies). So we identify the correct pair.

• "Spain and France": Not the main belligerents here. Eliminate.
• "Britain and France": Correct, as the war was between these two powers in North America.
• "Mexicans and Africans": Irrelevant to this war. Eliminate.
• "Asians and Europeans": Also irrelevant. Eliminate.

Answer:

• An increase in taxes
• British attempts to limit western expansion

Second Question (Multiple Choice)