Question

question 5 of 5
which statement best completes the diagram?
cause
the french and indian war
effect
?
a. british military forces are ordered to leave north america.
b. british leaders limit the ability of colonists to expand westward.
c. british merchants refuse to buy raw materials from the colonies.
d. british leaders end policies that strictly controlled the colonies.

Explanation:

The French - Indian War led to the Proclamation of 1763 by the British. This proclamation restricted the west - ward expansion of the American colonists to avoid further conflicts with Native Americans and to manage the new territories.

Answer:

B. British leaders limit the ability of colonists to expand westward.