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What was the most significant reason british forces invaded french controlled fort quebec during the french and indian war?

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because of its proximity to the Mississippi River and the US border
the French had abandoned it without taking battle plans and gunpowderEliminatebecause of its proximity to strategic waterways and the city of Montreal
British forces hoped to gain control of Native American trade with Americans
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