Question

Which accurately describes the major cause of the French and Indian War?

A.
France and Britain disagreed over land claims and the fur trade in North America.

B.
The British and the Indians wanted to force the French out of North America.

C.
Indians in the Ohio Valley disagreed with the British over the price of land and furs.

D.
The French and the Indians disagreed over land claims and land use.

Answer 1

A. France and Britain disagreed over land claims and the fur trade in North America.

The land that was really disputed was the Ohio River Valley. The British claimed that that was their land and wanted the French out of it because the French were there because the Ohio River Valley was a prime spot for fur trapping.

Answer 2

The Correct Answer is A

Step-by-step explanation:

• The French and Indian War, which took position between 1754-1763, generated due to a struggle among England and France above the limitation of the Ohio River Valley.
• Both parties desired the valley so they could extend their foundations into the region.
• This was just the first time the French and English had engaged.