Question

Which of the following was a primary cause of the breakdown in relations between American Indians and the British colonists? O British refusal to consider intermarriage O Competition for food and other resources O American Indians' open and early hostility O Distrust of foreign practices and religion

Answer 1

The correct answer is Competition for food and other resources

By the year 1756, the French had expanded significantly across North America in military matters. Their strategic positioning prevented the British from advancing on the continent. But a major setback occurred with the outbreak of the Seven Year War. France worried about its continental commitments in Europe and made room for British control in North America.