Which of the following effects of the French and Indian War most contributed to smuggling in the colonies?
A. Increased taxes from the crown.
B. Enforcement of the Navigation Acts.
C. Presence of British soldiers in the colonies.
D. Removal of the Spanish from Florida.
Answer (3)
Following the French and Indian War or the Seven Years' the British were in a large amount of debt. As a result they decided to increase the taxes that were levied on the colonies. In response colonists worked to ignore or prevent the implementation of these new taxes through smuggling and other activities. Therefore, the answer to this question is A.) increased taxes from the crown.
The enforcement of the Navigation Acts after the French and Indian War most contributed to smuggling in the colonies. ;
The enforcement of the Navigation Acts after the French and Indian War was the most significant factor contributing to smuggling in the colonies. Colonists aimed to evade trade restrictions imposed by these laws, leading them to engage more frequently in illegal trade. Therefore, the correct answer is B: Enforcement of the Navigation Acts.
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