England 's colonial policy changed dramatically following the French and Indian War. All of the following statements describe factors that contributed to this change in policy except
A) Following the war, property taxes doubled in England in order to finance the large war debt.
B) Wealthy New England merchants asked the Crown to exercise more authority over colonial affairs.
C) Colonists had actively traded with England's enemies during the war.
D) English military leaders realized that a continuing military presence would be necessary to protect colonial borders.

Question

England 's colonial policy changed dramatically following the French and Indian War.  All of the following statements describe factors that contributed to this change in policy except
A) Following the war, property taxes doubled in England in order to finance the large war debt.
B) Wealthy New England merchants asked the Crown to exercise more authority over colonial affairs.
C) Colonists had actively traded with England's enemies during the war.
D) English military leaders realized that a continuing military presence would be necessary to protect colonial borders.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Wealthy New England merchants generally did not ask the Crown to exercise more authority over colonial affairs; instead, many colonial merchants preferred less interference from the British government to continue their trade practices with greater freedom.

England 'S Colonial Policy Changed Dramatically Following the French and Indian