<span>Britain and France had been competing for wealth for centuries. By 1700 they were two of the strongest powers in Europe. Their long rivalry aroused bitter feelings betwen British and French colonists in North America. Also, in America, in the 1700s, both France and Britain wanted to claim the Ohio River Valley.</span>
Imperial nations used direct. yes they wanted to rule temslves
He requested a wagon or chariot (I believe).
