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Why did the British and French go to war in 1754?

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so they could expand their settlements into the area

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The French and Indian War, which took place between 1754-1763, began due to a conflict between England and France over control of the Ohio River Valley. Both sides wanted the valley so they could expand their settlements into the area.

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