How did the British victory in the French and Indian War contribute to colonists’ decision to declare independence in 1776? *
A. Parliament passed several laws to pay their debts following the war.
B. Parliament agreed to share control of North America with the French following the war.
C. Parliament ended the Colonies’ slave trade after the war to improve relations with Africa.
D. Parliament removed all British soldiers from the Colonies in order to avoid future wars with Native Americans.