How did the French and Indian War lead to a colonial movement to manufacture American-made products?
The British boycotted American exports in response to colonial war protests.
The British prosecuted smugglers who had brought in tax-free imports during the war.
The British quartered troops in American homes, depriving families of resources.
The British taxed American imports in an effort to pay the war debt.***
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The correct answer is: The British taxed American imports in an effort to pay the war debt.
The French and Indian War, also known as the Seven Years' War, was fought between the British and French forces for control over North America. The war ended in 1763 with the Treaty of Paris, which granted victory to the British and greatly expanded their territorial claims.
To finance the war, the British government had incurred a large amount of debt. In an attempt to pay off this debt, they turned to imposing taxes on their American colonies. One of the key measures was the Sugar Act of 1764, which levied taxes on imported goods such as sugar, molasses, and other products.
This taxation policy directly affected the American colonists, who were already feeling a sense of frustration and resentment towards British authority. The colonists saw these taxes as a violation of their rights, especially since they had no representation in British Parliament. This marked the beginning of a resistance movement against British control and an increased desire for self-sufficiency.
As a result, many colonial merchants and manufacturers began to organize boycotts of British goods and actively sought to manufacture their own products. This movement towards manufacturing American-made products became known as "domestic manufacturing" or "domestic industry," as it aimed to reduce reliance on British imports and promote economic independence.
So, the British taxes imposed as a result of the French and Indian War led to a colonial movement to manufacture American-made products, as a response to the economic hardships and growing discontent with British rule.