Question

Colonial rivalry intensified between Britain and France in the mid-18 century, as the growing population of the British colonies expanded into the interior of North
America, threatening French-Indian trade networks and American Indian autonomy.
What is an event that is an example of this?

Answer 1

The Jumonville Affair. On the orders of Lt. Governor Dinwiddie of Virginia, Washington ended up attacking French troops in the Ohio River Valley, and was forced to retreat after a loss at modern-day Pittsburgh.