Q1
The British wanted to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s to gain access to the region’s natural resources.
Q2
The significance of the battle at Fort Necessity is that it was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War.
Q1
Why did the British want to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s?
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Responses
to put French settlers there under English rule
to put French settlers there under English rule
to gain access to the region’s natural resources
to gain access to the region’s natural resources
to demonstrate Britain’s strength to France and Spain
to demonstrate Britain’s strength to France and Spain
to force the French out of North America
Q2
What was the significance of the battle at Fort Necessity?
What was the significance of the battle at Fort Necessity?
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Responses
The battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.
The battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.
It was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War.
It was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War.
British defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.
British defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.
The battle ended the French and Indian War.
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