Why was it important for the French fur traders to maintain friendly relations with Native Americans?

A) The French wanted to take their farmland.

B) They wanted to have close family ties with the Native Americans.

C) The French wanted to have a positive economic relationship with the Native Americans.

D) They were looking to enslave the Native Americans.

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Why was it important for the French fur traders to maintain friendly relations with Native Americans?

A) The French wanted to take their farmland.

B) They wanted to have close family ties with the Native Americans.

C) The French wanted to have a positive economic relationship with the Native Americans.

D) They were looking to enslave the Native Americans.

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Alanna Bowers · Answer 1

A) The French wanted to take their farmland

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The French and Indian War, which took place between 1754-1763, began due to a conflict between England and France over control of the Ohio River Valley. Both sides wanted the valley so they could expand their settlements into the area ... This was hardly the first time the French and English had grappled