The french and indian war 1754 to 1763 was a turning point in the relationship between american colonists and the british government because the war

The French and Indian War was a huge expense for the British government. They decided to cover this by heavily taxing the colonists. Apart from this, though Britain won a considerable amount of land, they refused to let the overcrowded colonists settle in this area. This led to building resentment against the British government.