Question

Why did the British colonists want to gain territory in the Ohio Valley?

A.
The British wanted to expand their fur trade.
B.
The region was a rich source of farmland.
C.
The British wanted to help the American Indians settle in the Ohio Valley.
D.
The region was connected to the southern colonies.

Answer 1

A. Is correct

The British believed that if Americans moved west over the mountains, it would be too challenging to regulate trade and taxes, and that their resources would be spread too thin. In addition, there were many people already living on the land in the Ohio Valley.