Question

What was the primary cause of the French and Indian War? A. American colonists declared their independence from France and were fighting for control of the Ohio Valley. B. The French were fighting the Indians for control of all land between the Appalachians and the Mississippi. C. England and France were fighting for control of fishing rights along the New England coast. D. England and France were fighting for control of the fur trade west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. England and France were fighting for control of the fur trade west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Explanation:

Both England and France wanted to control the territory west of the Appalachian Mountains, more specifically: the Ohio River Valley.

France considered the Ohio River Valley to be part of New France, and England considered it to be part of Virginia.

Both European powers not only wanted to control the fur trade in the area, but also wanted to clear land for future settlement.