Question
Why did the British want to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s?
(1 point)
to force the French out of North America
to put French settlers there under English rule
to demonstrate Britain’s strength to France and Spain
to gain access to the region’s natural resources
(1 point)
to force the French out of North America
to put French settlers there under English rule
to demonstrate Britain’s strength to France and Spain
to gain access to the region’s natural resources
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The British wanted to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s primarily **to gain access to the region’s natural resources**. The Ohio Valley was rich in resources and provided significant opportunities for trade and settlement, which were key motivations behind British expansion efforts in that region.