Question

Which of the following was a cause of the British National Debt in 1763?
drought in Great Britain
the French and Indian War
the continued British military presence in the American colonies
both B and C

Answer 1

Answer:

The French and Indian War

Explanation:

The French and Indian War was a war between British America against New France colonies. The war lasted from 1754 to 1763.

After the French and Indian War, Britain gained a massive debt that went from 75 million to 133 million£.

To pay for that debt Britain had to increase revenues by raising taxes especially at American Colonies.