Question
What event specifically triggered the French and Indian War?
The governor of Virginia claiming rights to land in the Ohio River Valley
Disputes regarding fur trade between the French and the Native Americans
A drought in the Ohio River Valley made fur trade infeasible
Mercantilism in practice was collapsing because the English needed more land for raw materials
The governor of Virginia claiming rights to land in the Ohio River Valley
Disputes regarding fur trade between the French and the Native Americans
A drought in the Ohio River Valley made fur trade infeasible
Mercantilism in practice was collapsing because the English needed more land for raw materials
Answers
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The event that specifically triggered the French and Indian War was the governor of Virginia claiming rights to land in the Ohio River Valley. This claim led to conflicts between British colonists and the French, who were already established in the area and had alliances with various Native American tribes. Tensions escalated when British forces, under the command of George Washington, engaged French troops in 1754, marking the beginnings of the war.