What impact did the end of King George's War have on Boston?

A) Many women widowed by the war were left on Boston's relief rolls.
B) Boston shipbuilders entered a period of unprecedented prosperity.
C) Because the British retained Louisbourg, a sense of security returned to the city.
D) Reduction of taxes on the city's residents led to a general economic recovery.

King George's War

A phase of the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748) that took place primarily in North America between the French and British colonies.

Boston

A historic city in Massachusetts, United States, known for its significant role in the American Revolution, including events such as the Boston Tea Party.

Louisbourg

A historic site located in Nova Scotia, Canada, famous for its 18th-century fortress which played a significant role in the Franco-British colonial conflicts in North America.