Why did the British want to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s? A. To force the French out of North America B. To put French settlers under English rule C. To demonstrate Britain's strength to France and Spain or D. To gain access to the religions natural resources

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Aubree

22 July, 15:55

Why did the British want to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s? A. To force the French out of North America B. To put French settlers under English rule C. To demonstrate Britain's strength to France and Spain or D. To gain access to the religions natural resources

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Sawyer Holden · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. The British wanted to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s because they want to demonstrate Britain's strength to France and Spain. Hope this answers the question.

Madilynn Herman · Answer 2

To demonstrate Britain's strength to France and Spain is why did the British want to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s