The Coming Storm, 1763-75

Discusses the escalation of simmering tensions in the American colonies in the years after the end of the French and Indian War.

British America’s success in the French and Indian War might have been expected to lead to a period of peace and prosperity, however the exchange of territory following the 1763 peace treaty led to dramatic changes in the political landscape of North America, the disruption of alliances and trade networks, and increased conflict between settlers and Native American...