France's influence in North America was tied to the fur trade -- they set up trading posts in Canada and around the Great Lakes, and maintained relationships with the native Indians.<span> </span>Meanwhile, British colonists settled along the Atlantic coast -- pushing the American Indians further inward.<span> </span>In the 1750's, France and Britain were both building empires, and came to blows over the land between their American settlements -- the Ohio River Valley.<span> </span><span>However, the Indians also called this land home, and they would play a valuable role in the war by tipping the balance of power in favor of one of the European </span>
The War Hawks encouraged American sentiments for nationalism for their country.
The correct answer is <em>C.</em> To protect the individual rights of the people.
The Bill of Rights were added to the Constitution two years after it went to effect. The purpose was to have a list of people's rights explicitly mentioned in the Constitution that must protect the citizens of the United States.
The Bill of Rights was passed by the <em>House of Representatives</em> in 1789 and officially accepted as an amendment on December 15th, 1791.
