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Battle of Jumonville Glen, (28 May 1754), opening battle of the French and Indian War and first combat action for George Washington. Imperial ambitions and competition for the rich fur trade with American Indian tribes brought England and France into conflict in the Ohio River Valley.
Why was Africa attractive to Europeans?
Europeans first became interested in Africa for trade route purposes. They were looking for ways to avoid the taxes of the Arab and Ottoman empires in Southwest Asia. Sailing around Africa was the obvious choice, but it was a long voyage and could not be completed without “pit stops” along the way.
