1. Many events occured prior to the French and Indian war that increased tension between the British and the colonists. Mercantilism was one event that occured creating tension between the British and the colonists. The British sold their finished products and gained raw materials through exploitation of the colonies. The Navigation Acts also played a big part in the tension factor, these acts were passed by England's parliament in 1651 forbidding American trade with foreign nations. Making sure all profits were received by England. Sir Edmund Andros being places in charge of the colonies also cause tension. Salutary neglect is the last event that cause tension between the British and colonists.


2.Politically the war split the colonies, as well as made the trust between the colonies dwindle. Economically, many places could not afford to be in the war or support the war, America for example were considered lazy because they were not in the financial state for the war, but gave much of their money to their own army.


3. If the outcome had been different and the French had won the war the boundaries and rules for colonists would be very different. Our society today may be different as well