The British territorial claims, on disputed territories that led to the French and Indian War, rested upon explorations of the North American continent by John Cabot in the latter part of the 15th century. In the early 17th century, an English royal charter granted land within certain limits between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to both the Virginia Company and the Plymouth Company. In 1663 the province of Carolina was created to the south of Virginia, with a sea-to-sea grant.What was meant by the sea-to-sea grants mentioned in this excerpt?

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The British territorial claims, on disputed territories that led to the French and Indian War, rested upon explorations of the North American continent by John Cabot in the latter part of the 15th century. In the early 17th century, an English royal charter granted land within certain limits between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to both the Virginia Company and the Plymouth Company. In 1663 the province of Carolina was created to the south of Virginia, with a sea-to-sea grant.What was meant by the “sea-to-sea” grants mentioned in this excerpt?

A	From the Adriatic Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.
B	From the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
C	From the Gulf of Alaska to the Gulf of California.
D	From the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Settlers of English extraction were in a preponderance in the coveted area, but French exploration, trade, and alliances with Native Americans predominated. British territorial claims rested upon explorations of the North American continent by John Cabot in the latter part of the 15th century.

Detailed explanation-2: -The border between French and British possessions was not well defined, and one disputed territory was the upper Ohio River valley. The French had constructed a number of forts in this region in an attempt to strengthen their claim on the territory.

Detailed explanation-3: -All French territory on the mainland of North America was lost. The British received Quebec and the Ohio Valley. The port of New Orleans and the Louisiana Territory west of the Mississippi were ceded to Spain for their efforts as a British ally.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: The French and Indian Wr led to massive debt for the British crown towards the Bank of England. The various acts (Stamp Act, Tea Act and Townsend Act) were aimed at paying back those debts and this is how tensions were triggered.

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THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR CAUSES EFFECTS SUMMARY