Which of the following was a cause of the French and Indian War?

Question

Group of answer choices

French and American smugglers competed for navigation rights on the Ohio River.

France and Native Americans disputed trading rights in the Ohio River Valley.

Britain and France disputed borders in the Ohio River Valley.

Native Americans attacked British forts in the Ohio River Valley.

Answer 1

The most accurate cause of the French and Indian War among the options provided is:

France and Native Americans disputed trading rights in the Ohio River Valley.

This conflict arose due to the competition between British and French interests in the lucrative fur trading business, as well as territorial claims in the Ohio River Valley. The area was strategically important, leading to tensions that ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the war.