Question

After the French and Indian War, tension between colonists and the British government increased because
the British increased taxes.
British troops refused to leave.
colonists went ahead with plans for a union.
the British began to ignore the colonies.

Answer 1

I think the crux of the tension should be the increasing of taxes. Britain was nearly out of money so the parliament began to tax the American colonies for certain goods, which seemed to be unacceptable for the colonists.

Answer 2

A. the British increased taxes.