The connection between the French and Indian war and the colonists getting closer to declaring independence

Both are dividing the new nation (America) from Britain, as it was before. The French and Indian War was a war where the french fought on the U.S. side and most indians fought on the British side because they were promised American land.

Direct democracy

Explanation:

A direct democracy would be a government where each person takes an active role in running the country. This option allows people to have the most say in governance.