When the French and Indian War began in 1754, Britain spent about ___ million pounds per year on defense....

When the French and Indian War began in 1754, Britain spent about ___ million pounds per year on defense. During the war, that increased to a peak of about ___ million pounds in 1761. The cost of the war put significant ___ pressure on Britain, leading it to raise taxes in the American colonies. This decision heightened tension between Britain and its American colonies, ultimately leading to the ___.