The grievance regarding 'He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies' refers to the presence of British troops after which conflict?
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Correct answer: The Seven Years' War
Following the French and Indian War (Seven Years' War), Britain left 10,000 troops in the colonies. Colonists viewed this permanent military presence as a threat to their liberty and a way to enforce unpopular taxes.
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