After the Seven Years' War, King George III was eager to cooperate with Parliament in imposing higher taxes on the American colonists in order to
A. demonstrate his power over the colonies.
B. help pay down British war debt.
C. punish the colonies for not supporting British forces in the war.
D. fund reparations payments to the displaced native American tribes.
Answer: B
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