Question

why did the french and indian war start? click or tap a choice to answer the question. george washington declared war on the french. france and britain each claimed the fertile lands in the ohio valley. the french learned of a secret treaty between britain and spain against france. the french wanted to expel the protestants from the ohio valley to make it safe for catholics.

Answer 1

b. France and Britain each claimed the fertile lands in the Ohio Valley

Step-by-step explanation:

Over the specific issue of whether the upper Ohio River valley was a part of the British Empire, and therefore open for trade and settlement by Virginians and Pennsylvanians, or part of the French Empire.