Consequences of the French and Indian War

During the French and Indian War (1754–1763), tensions escalated between the British and their colonial subjects on one side, and the French along with various Native American tribes on the other. The outcome of this conflict significantly altered the balance of power in North America and had profound impacts on colonial governance and relations with Native Americans. The Treaty of Paris in 1763 brought an end to the war, yet the repercussions set the stage for future conflicts between Britain and its American colonies. The following question asks you to identify a significant consequence of the French and Indian War: