Question

Which of the following effects of the French and Indian War most contributed to smuggling in the colonies?(1 point)

Responses

increased taxes from the British
increased taxes from the British

enforcement of the Navigation Acts
enforcement of the Navigation Acts

presence of British soldiers in the colonies
presence of British soldiers in the colonies

removal of the Spanish from Florida
removal of the Spanish from Florida

Answer 1

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enforcement of the Navigation Acts

Answer 2

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The effect of the French and Indian War that most contributed to smuggling in the colonies was the enforcement of the Navigation Acts. To understand this, let's briefly explain the context. The French and Indian War, which took place from 1754 to 1763, significantly altered the balance of power in North America. It arose from a conflict between the British and French over control of the Ohio River Valley. The British ultimately emerged victorious, but they faced significant financial strain from the war.

To recoup some of their losses, the British government decided to enforce the Navigation Acts more strictly. The Navigation Acts were a series of laws that governed trade between Britain and its colonies. These acts aimed to ensure that colonial trade primarily benefited the British economy by restricting colonial trade with other nations.

By enforcing these trade restrictions more aggressively, the British government attempted to generate revenue and secure a monopoly on colonial trade. However, these restrictive policies led to increased tensions and resistance among colonial merchants and smugglers.

The Navigation Acts made it difficult for colonial merchants to engage in legitimate trade with other countries. As a result, many turned to smuggling as a means to avoid the restrictions and profit from illicit trade. Smugglers would bring in goods such as tea, molasses, and other highly sought-after commodities without going through official channels or paying the required tariffs and duties.

Therefore, the increased enforcement of the Navigation Acts after the French and Indian War created an environment that contributed significantly to smuggling in the colonies.

Answer 3

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The effect of the French and Indian War that most contributed to smuggling in the colonies was the enforcement of the Navigation Acts.