the french and indian war is often viewed by historians as being a factor in causing the american revolution. which of these best explains why this might be the case? a)the british were able to defeat the french in north america and at sea. b) the french were never truly expelled from the americas and played a large role in stirring up colonial discontent. c)native americans believed the colonists would return seized lands to them.d)the high cost of the war meant parliament had to create new taxes on the american colonists.