The main impact of the French and Indian War on American colonists was the______________ the victory cost.
political burden of new lands
military burden of material
military burden of prisoners
economic burden of debt
C?
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Ms. Sue
D
D is the best answer, however, the greatest impact was the reaction to the stamp act: for the first time, colonies which had before not given a hoot about each other, now saw that by banding together, they had power.
Yes, the correct answer is C) economic burden of debt.
To arrive at this answer, we need to understand the context of the French and Indian War. The war was fought between Great Britain and France, with their respective allies, for control over territories in North America. The American colonists were caught in the middle of this conflict, and although they played a role in the war, it was primarily fought by European powers.
After the war, the British emerged victorious but heavily in debt. The cost of the war led to a significant increase in Britain's national debt. To cover these expenses, the British government sought to impose various taxes and regulations on the American colonies, which ultimately paved the way for growing colonial discontent and resistance, eventually leading to the American Revolution.
Therefore, the main impact of the French and Indian War on American colonists was the economic burden of debt resulting from Britain's victory.