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

The British National Debt in 1763 was largely due to the expense of the French and Indian War and the costs of maintaining a military presence in the American colonies afterward.

Step-by-step explanation:

Causes of British National Debt in 1763

One of the major causes of the British National Debt in 1763 was the French and Indian War (also known as the Seven Years' War). This conflict nearly doubled Britain's national debt from £75 million to £133 million. The heavy costs of maintaining a military presence in the American colonies following the war contributed further to the financial burden. It is clear that 'B. the French and Indian War' and 'C. the continued British military presence in the American colonies' were significant contributors to the debt. Therefore, the answer is 'D. both B and C.'

Answer 2

The French and Indian War

Step-by-step 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.