Question

Which sentences state reasons for tension between the American colonists and the British political powers? The American colonists were alarmed by the large influx of common people from Britain. The American colonists strongly opposed the tax laws imposed by the British government. The American colonists were dismayed by the lack of support from the British government in the French and Indian War. The American colonists were angered by the presence of British soldiers who had found employment in America.

Answer 1

The French and Indian War preceded the American Revolution, it was completed in 1763 by the Paris Treaty. In the so-called seven-year war, the Brfitish forces also took part. The war allowed Britain a huge territorial expansion, but after the war there were disputes about subsequent border policy and the payment of war costs. This led to colonial dissatisfaction, and was one of the reasons that led to the American Revolution. Namely, the war was very expensive, and it forced the British to raise taxes in colonies. The British also prevented colonies from spreading to the west, which further angered the colonists.

The Quartering Act also brought a lot of tension, according to which British soldiers should be housed in American homes, and in this way would provide soldiers accommodation and food. British soldiers were housed in inns, public houses, pubs, etc., because there was not enough room for the homes, and the colonists were asked to pay a certain amount of accommodation and food for British soldiers. This also angered the colonists.

The answers are: The American colonists strongly opposed the tax laws imposed by the British government  and  The American colonists were angered by the presence of British soldiers who had found employment in America.