The impact of the French and Indian War on colonial America was profound and transformative. This conflict, fought between 1754 and 1763, involved British and French forces, alongside their respective Native American allies, over territorial disputes in North America. Although Britain emerged victorious, the war significantly increased national debt, leading to heightened taxation on the colonies, exemplified by acts such as the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts. These measures fueled resentment among colonists and ignited revolutionary sentiments. Additionally, the war shifted the balance of power, leading to greater British control over North America, and ultimately setting the stage for the American Revolution.