Why Was The French And Indian War So Important To The American Revolution?

For years most colonist enjoyed a life that was prosperous and free. Although George II still appointed high ranking officials, Americans were self-ruled. They levied their own taxes, elected their own assemblies, and had independent newspapers. The threat from England to strip away the liberties Americans worked so hard to build, would not be taken lightly. Taxes passed by the crown to help reduce the debt caused by The French and Indian War slowly eroded any loyalty Americans felt for the crown. This erosion resulted in The Revolutionary War. At the beginning of The French and Indian War the refusal of Americans to contribute financially was an issue for the Crown and Parliament. However these concerns were put on the back burner in the interest of defeating France. Once that was accomplished, it was time for the American people to begin contributing far more than they previously had contributed. The first attempt at getting colonist to pay up was The Stamp Act of 1765. It was the first time that Britain had actually taxed the colonies. Very few were happy about the tax. They felt it to be unfair and unjust. …show more content…
Once word of The Boston Tea Party reached London, Benjamin Franklin was called in front officials and admonished for an hour. He alone took the wrath that should have been directed at the defiant colonist in America. Things continue to decline somewhat for Ben Franklin. After living in Europe for twenty years he leaves and never returns. Once he has returned to America, Franklin reaches out to his only son. William Franklin is a Torrie, a supporter of the crown, and wants not part of his father. Despite these setback, Ben Franklin helps mold the fabric of the revolution with his fellow