Why did the British want to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s?(1 point)

Question

Responses

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

to gain access to the region’s natural resources
to gain access to the region’s natural resources

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

Answer 1

to demonstrate Britain's strength to France and Spain