The British imposed new taxes on the colonies after the French and Indian War because B. The British felt that the colonies should pay for the protection they received during and after the war.
Basically, it was nothing but greed. The British were in such deep debt because of the war that they had to find an excuse to tax anything and everything to recover lost money from what they spent on the war.
The colonies didn't feel this was a just reason for being taxed and began protesting and eventually boycotting everything British. This then lead to what we know today as The Boston Tea Party.
Jamestown, Virginia by King James I
This made it difficult for people to cross from one side of the peninsula to the other.
I think the answer is A. I am not 100% positive though.
