Which of the following best describes the relationship between the British Empire and the American colonies prior to the French and Indian War

a. Most Americans believed that the benefits of membership in the British empire far outweighed the costs
b. Strict enforcement of colonial trade regulations by the British government created constant friction with the colonists
c. Most Americans vehemently objected to their membership in the British Empire and were looking for an opportunity to revolt
d. American assenting to British demands that they avoid settlement on Indian lands west of the Appalachians
e. Most Britons believing that the American colonies should be granted to their independence


Answer: a. Most Americans believed that the benefits of membership in the British empire far outweighed the costs

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