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French And Idian War

The French and Indian war altered the political, economic, and ideological relations between Britain and the American colonies in numerous ways; the expansion of land in America that was once uncovered, the approach the Americans took against the British political structure after the war, and the way the Americans strived for independence after the war.   Britain’s success in the French and Indian War transformed the relationship between Britain and the American colonies.

The newly won land by the British which was doubled in size had occurred due to France losing the war.   Britain received most of Canada from France and all territory south of Canada and east of the Mississippi River, West Indian colonies and Florida from Spain.   Spain received from France’s territory west of the Mississippi (Doc. A).    

As the French and Indian war ended, money debts appeared.   British policies after 1763 were designed to raise revenue to pay for the cost of the empire.   The more land meant more money, a bigger population meant more money, and the more expenses spent meant more money.   The British government was in serious debt and needed a way out.   “Leave represent you Majesty” stated British Order in Council (Doc. F).   The money that was to be raised for the debt was extremely small and unable to even pay a fourth of the debt.   British demanded money for the war and yet couldn’t receive it.   For the revenue to be raised America was being heavily taxed.   “Adieu Adieu to Liberty” was written in a newspaper (Doc. 4).   During that time the American colonists were miserable, poor, frantic, and depressed.   The British had taxed the colonies until the colonists stood up and rebelled.   The Americans created their own government, the Continental Congress, addressing the distorted relationship between Britain and the colonies.

The Americans left the British government for good after the French and Indian War ended and obtained independence.