Multiple choice How did the British feel about the colonies after the French and Indian War? They should tighten up its control. They should allow the colonists to defend themselves. Should allow all decisions to be made in colonial assemblies To dissolve all colonial assemblies. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation After the war, Britain faced massive debt and believed the colonies should contribute to the cost of their own defense, leading to a shift away from salutary neglect toward tighter imperial control.