Question

How did each of the following increase tensions in North America?
Which was the most important cause of increased tensions? Justify your position.

• overlapping land claims
• the construction of Fortress Louisbourg
• competition for the Ohio River Valley

Answer 1

Answer:

The Revolution's most important long-term economic consequence was the end of mercantilism. The British Empire had imposed various restrictions on the colonial economies including limiting trade, settlement, and manufacturing. The Revolution opened new markets and new trade relationships.