Which of the following was NOT mentioned as commonly cited by historians as relevant context to the War for Independence? a. A population boom and dispersion in England and especially in the North American colonies, arguably necessitating better royal control.

b. Political ambiguity regarding the legal status of English colonial men.

c. British plans to placate colonial tensions in granting Native American lands to the colonies

d. Historic events that put stress on the British Empire, like gaining territory and losing money amidst the Seven Years’/French & Indian War.