Question

Why did the British want to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s? (1 point)
• to demonstrate Britain's strength to France and Spain
• to put French settlers there under English rule
• to force the French out of North America
• to gain access to the region's natural resources

Answer 1

Which option

Answer 2

All of the options mentioned could be valid reasons for the British wanting to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s. The British had imperialistic tendencies and were in competition with France for colonial territories. Gaining control over the Ohio Valley would allow them to establish dominance over French settlers, force the French out of North America, demonstrate their strength to other European powers, and gain access to the region's natural resources.

Answer 3

All of the options mentioned are plausible reasons for the British wanting to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s.