Question

As a result of the French and Indian War, the American colonists developed a _______________________.

• A. hostile attitude toward the Indians.
• B. greater sense of self-confidence.
• C. greater respect for the British.
• D. desire to create a strong army.
• E. desire to ally with Spain.

Answer 1

The correct option is B greater sense of self-confidence.

French and Indian War, American phase of a worldwide nine years’ war (1754–63) fought between France and Great Britain. It took control of the vast colonial territory of North America. Three earlier phases of this war for overseas establishment included King William’s War (1689–97), Queen Anne’s War (1702–13), and King George’s War (1744–48). As a result of the French and Indian War, the American colonists developed a greater sense of self-confidence.