Question

How did the Navigation Acts help and hurt the American colonies? What was the French and Indian War? British, French and different Native American tribes have competing alliances. What was the outcome of the war? At the end of the war the British were in control and the future looked bright. Yet, the revolution was just around the corner.

Answer 1

- Navigation Acts:

- Helped American colonies by guaranteeing a monopoly on certain goods and creating a protected market.

- Hurt American colonies by imposing trade restrictions that limited economic opportunities and autonomy.

- French and Indian War:

- Conflict between British and French, with Native American tribes aligned on both sides.

- Fought over territorial disputes, particularly control over the Ohio River Valley.

- Competing alliances:

- British: Colonies, British government, and some Native American tribes.

- French: French forces and their Native American allies.

- Outcome of the war:

- British victory in the French and Indian War.

- France ceded its North American territories to Britain under the Treaty of Paris in 1763.

- Revolution despite British control:

- Tensions between Britain and the colonies led to issues like increased taxation and violations of colonial rights.

- Growing sense of common identity, ideals of liberty, and aspirations for self-governance fueled the American Revolution.