The goal of taxes imposed on the British colonies in North America after the French and Indian war was to
a. reimburse Britain for the losses in sugar profits caused by American pirates.
b. provide funds for Britain to carry on the Seven Years' War in Europe.
c. have colonies pay for some of their own protection.
d. use in exchange for colonials not serving in the British military.
e. invest in American ventures in the new West.
Question 2
What was the relationship between China and Russia?
a. The Manchu treated the Russians on equal terms.
b. Conflicts between the two countries were frequent and extremely violent.
c. Steppe nomads allied with Russia and became a danger to China.
d. The two countries could not agree on terms for a trade treaty.
e. The Manchu treated the Russians as an inferior race.
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