In light of the major problem confronting the British government in 1763, what decision did Prime Minister George Grenville make concerning Britain's North American colonies?

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The major problem confronting the British government in 1763 was the high cost of maintaining the British Empire, particularly the cost of defending the North American colonies. In response, Prime Minister George Grenville decided that the colonies should assume a greater share of the cost of running the empire, leading to the passage of several new taxes and trade regulations, such as the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act.

In Light of the Major Problem Confronting the British Government