Why did Britain want more land in North America during the buildup to the French and Indian War?(1 point)

Responses

They wanted more land because the land in the British colonies was not good for agriculture.
They wanted more land because the land in the British colonies was not good for agriculture.

They wanted more land because they lacked good seaports.
They wanted more land because they lacked good seaports.

They wanted more land to establish a territory for Indigenous Americans outside of the British colonies.
They wanted more land to establish a territory for Indigenous Americans outside of the British colonies.

They wanted more land to support the rapid population growth of the British colonies.

1 answer

The correct response is:

They wanted more land to support the rapid population growth of the British colonies.

The British colonies experienced significant population growth during the 18th century, and this led to a demand for more land for settlement and agricultural development, particularly as colonists sought opportunities for land and resources in North America.