Multiple choice

What did Parliament do to pay off debt from the French and Indian War

  1. Sell the 13 colonies

  2. raise new taxes on the 13 colonies

  3. sold more tea the their allies

  4. sold part of the royal naval fleet
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B Correct answer
Explanation

After the French and Indian War (1754-1763), Britain had massive war debts and decided the colonies should help pay for their own defense and administration. Parliament passed a series of taxes including the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Townshend Acts. They did not sell colonies or allies, or sell military assets.

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