The diagram below describes events leading to the Declaration of Independence. A flowchart of four boxes, the ones on the left pointing to the ones on the right. The first box says, British fight the French and Indian War. The second has a question mark. The third says, British ignore colonial grievances. The fourth says, Declaration of Independence is approved.
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Which is the most likely reason for an event that could fill Box 2?

American colonies are wealthier than other British colonies.
American colonists raise money to support the troops.
The British lose the French and Indian War.
The French and Indian war is expensive.