The powhatan could best be described as

The Powhatan Indians of the early 17th century could best be described as having a tense and confrontational relationship with British settlers, so the correct answer is C. ... According to Smith's version, Pohahontas, Powhatan's daughter, prevented his father from executing Smith.

Great Britain increased taxes on many items in the colonies.

the high taxes on things like tea, the public's reaction being the Boston Tea Party. Also a main point of the American Revolution was "No Taxation Without Representation" since the colonies weren't represented in British parliament.