Part A
Which statement best describes why the relationship between American colonies and Britain began to deteriorate?
A.
Americans asked Britain to protect them by fighting the French and Indian War, but grew angry when asked to pay for it.
B
The British government was angry at Americans for losing the French and Indian War, and punished America with high taxes and restrictive laws.
C
Americans' anger grew as they were forced to pay off Britain’s debts from the French and Indian War.
D
The British government grew frustrated with Americans’ poorly held elections and took away Americans’ representatives
Part A- Answer C

Part B.
Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?

A
“American colonists liked having fairly independent lives and governments while still enjoying the economic benefits of being part of the British Empire.” ( Paragraph 3)
B
“Beginning in 1754, Britain fought the French and Indian War on North American soil, and soon they realized they needed some way to pay for it.” ( Paragraph 4)
C
“People had to pay extra taxes on basic goods like sugar, tea, and paper.” ( Paragraph 4)
D
“They also believed the taxes were unfair because they had never elected their own representatives into the British government.” ( Paragraph 5)