What was a cause of the French and Indian War?

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The French and British wanted territory near the Ohio River.
The French and British wanted territory near the Ohio River.

The American colonists started settling west of the Mississippi River.
The American colonists started settling west of the Mississippi River.

The French and Native Americans disputed which group had access to the Mississippi River.
The French and Native Americans disputed which group had access to the Mississippi River.

The French tried to claim the southern colonies owned by Britain.

Answer 1

The primary cause of the French and Indian War was the French and British wanting territory near the Ohio River. This area was critical for trade and expansion, leading to conflict between the two colonial powers as well as their respective Native American allies. The other options, while related to territorial disputes, are not as directly linked to the main cause of the war.