What major event first led the British government to seek ways to make the colonies bear part of the cost of the empire? Group of answer choices the Declaration of Independence the Boston Tea Party the Seven Years' War the appointment of William Pitt as British prime minister. King Philip's War

the Seven Years' War

Explanation:

The seven years war otherwise known as the French and Indian war (1756 - 1763) was between Great Britain and its allies against France and its allies who are majorly the Native Indians.

Even though Great Britain won the war eventually, they accrued a lot of debt which needs to be laid after the war. This led the British Parliament to conclude that since the war was fought on the American colonies, therefore, its inhabitants must pay for the war debt. the

Hence, in this case, the SEVEN YEARS WAR led the British government to seek ways to make the colonies bear part of the cost of the empire.