French and Indian War Dbq

DBQ

The result of the French-Indian War changed how the American colonists felt towards Great Britain because of the unfair taxes and policies that were imposed onto them. Due to multiple acts that were executed by Great Britain, it helped shape the future of America politically, economically, and ideologically.

Before the French-Indian war, Great Britain, France, and Spain shared the territory of the New World. (Document A) After the war, Britain and Spain were the only countries sharing most of the North American Continent. This also affected the Native Americans because their lands were being settled by the English and were not being compensated fairly. This led to tension between Native Americans because they think they have no right to settle. (Document B) Other policies that were imposed were the Stamp Act, Tea Act, and the Proclamation Act of 1763 due to the cost of the French-Indian War. This leads to the colonists being frustrated due to all of the unnecessary taxation, causing resentment towards Great Britain.

The war had a negative impact on the economy of Great Britain. Britain incurred massive debt from the previous years, including the war. Britain had to come up with different ideas so that their debt can be reduced. One example is taxing the colonists in America and implementing various acts. This affected the relationship between the colonists and Great Britain in a way where things would never be the same between the two ever again. The colonists were furious and enraged from these acts even asking Great Britain to repeal (Document G, H). American colonists thought that the way to rebel against the unfair taxes was to boycott which caused damage to Great Britain’s economy.

The colonists felt that boycotting would a way to Great Britain to stop what they were doing. They felt that they could come together and make a change. The Americans also felt that they although were part of England, they were being treated as second rate citizens....