The Seven Years' War (French and Indian War) fundamentally changed the relationship between Great Britain and its North American colonies primarily because:
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Correct answer: The war ended the policy of salutary neglect as Britain sought to pay off war debts
The massive debt incurred during the war led the British Parliament to abandon 'salutary neglect' in favor of direct taxation and stricter enforcement of trade laws. This shift in policy created the friction that eventually led to the revolutionary movement.
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