United States History Question of the Day


The Death of General Wolfe by Benjamin West, 1770
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Question 0931:

Which of the following statements about the French & Indian War are accurate?

I. The British national debt greatly increased as a result of fighting the war
II. The French gained a great deal of territory at the 1763 Peace of Paris negotiations
III. Indian tribes were divided in their loyalties, with some assisting the French and others the British
IV. Following the war, the British implemented several new colonial policies, including restricting the westward settlements of American colonists

(A) I, II, and IV only
(B) I, III, and IV only
(C) I and III only
(D) I and IV only
(E) all of the statements are true


Answer and explanation