Why did Britain want more land in North America during the buildup to the French and Indian War?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AThey wanted more land because they lacked good seaports.%0D%0AThey wanted more land because they lacked good seaports.%0D%0A%0D%0AThey wanted more land to support the rapid population growth of the British colonies.%0D%0AThey wanted more land to support the rapid population growth of the British colonies.%0D%0A%0D%0AThey wanted more land because the land in the British colonies was not good for agriculture.%0D%0AThey wanted more land because the land in the British colonies was not good for agriculture.%0D%0A%0D%0AThey wanted more land to establish a territory for Indigenous Americans outside of the British colonies.
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The most accurate response to why Britain wanted more land in North America during the buildup to the French and Indian War would be:
They wanted more land to support the rapid population growth of the British colonies.
This expansion was driven by the desire to accommodate settlers, foster economic growth, and compete with French claims to territory in North America.
Yes, I'm confident in that response. During the buildup to the French and Indian War, the British colonies were experiencing population growth, which created a demand for more land for settlement, agriculture, and economic opportunities. This expansionist desire was also motivated by competition with the French over territory in North America, particularly the Ohio River Valley, which was seen as valuable land for both trade and agriculture.
The other options, such as lacking good seaports or wanting to establish a territory for Indigenous Americans, do not accurately reflect the primary motivations at the time.
