Why did the British want to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

to force the French out of North America
to force the French out of North America

to put French settlers there under English rule
to put French settlers there under English rule

to demonstrate Britain’s strength to France and Spain
to demonstrate Britain’s strength to France and Spain

to gain access to the region’s natural resources

Please answer correctly

Answer 1

The correct response is:

to gain access to the region’s natural resources.