Question

Which statement regarding the North American colonies best interprets the issues faced by British officials regarding the American.

colonies 1763-1775?

A. The crown's finances were in dire straits after the French and Indian War, but the American colonists refused to pay their fair
share of taxes.

B. Colonial resistance against British efforts to impose new taxes, aggressively collect the taxes, and enforce the new tax laws
escalated over the course of the 12-year period.

C. The problems British officials encountered in taxing the American colonists were minor compared to the problems they faced in
convincing royal governors to put aside their loyalty to the colonial assemblies.

Answer 1

B. Colonial resistance against British efforts to impose new taxes, aggressively collect the taxes, and enforce the new tax laws escalated over the course of the 12-year period.