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

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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

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to gain access to the region’s natural resources
What was the significance of the battle at Fort Necessity?
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British defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.
British defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.

The battle ended the French and Indian War.
The battle ended the French and Indian War.

The battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.
The battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.

It was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War.
bot, What was the significance of the battle at Fort Necessity?
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Responses

British defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.
British defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.

The battle ended the French and Indian War.
The battle ended the French and Indian War.

The battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.
The battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.

It was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War.
What was the significance of the battle at Fort Necessity?
(1 point)
Responses

British defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.
British defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.

The battle ended the French and Indian War.
The battle ended the French and Indian War.

The battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.
The battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.

It was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War.
How did Florida change after the end of the French and Indian War? Select all that apply.
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Responses

Britain gained control of the territory from Spain.
Britain gained control of the territory from Spain.

West Florida developed at a much faster rate than other parts of the state.
West Florida developed at a much faster rate than other parts of the state.

Slavery was permitted to entice Southerners to settle.
Slavery was permitted to entice Southerners to settle.

The territory was divided into four distinct territories: North, South, East, and West.