Question

What was a major cause of the French and Indian War?

a. migration of French settlers into English colonies

b. tax arguments between the French and the Indians

c. competition between France and England for land and power

d. religious persecution of Catholics in Virginia

Answer 1

Answer: C. competition between France and England for land and power

Explanation: 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. They both wanted the valley so they could expand their settlements.

Answer 2

Answer: C is correct. "French and Indian War" is a term used (especially in Europe and Canada) for a that part of Seven Years´ War that took place in America. Seven years war was a conflict that took place in different parts of the world and can be viewed as a French-English conflict over the dominance in the world.

Explanation: Conflict finished in 1763 (Treaty of Paris). France cedes New France (Nouvelle France) territories east of river Mississipi. Louisiana is transferred from France to Spain (as a compensation of the loss - Spanish - of Florida to the English).