The crisis came about primarily because of an inefficient and unfair tax structure, outdated medieval bureaucratic institutions, and a drained treasury which was the result of aiding the Americans during the American Revolution, long wars with England, overspending, and an inequitable tax system which placed the burden of taxation on those least able to pay, the Third Estate.
Found this myself:
Which British policy convinced many American colonists to want to form their own country?
A. Great Britain separated the colonial governments into three branches.
B. Great Britain ignored the colonies during the French and Indian War.
C. Great Britain did not allow the colonists to participate in government.
D. Great Britain planned to sell several of the colonies to the French
The correct answer is C.
Boat races among the three continents