USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The American Indians were fighting to maintain control of their land and their cultural future. The French claimed the Upper Ohio River Valley. They wanted to trade with the American Indians and control the area. The British also claimed the Upper Ohio River Valley.

Detailed explanation-2: -The French and Indian War began in 1754 and ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763. The war provided Great Britain enormous territorial gains in North America, but disputes over subsequent frontier policy and paying the war’s expenses led to colonial discontent, and ultimately to the American Revolution.

Detailed explanation-3: -What was the cause of the French and Indian war? The cause of te French and Indian war was triggered by Britain and France wanting power of North America. Both, desired control over the Ohio Valley.

Detailed explanation-4: -The origins of the war was mainly because of the both countries were trying to expand there fur trading operations. The Native American people from the Algonquin, Lenape, Wyandot, Ojibwa, Ottawa, Shawnee, and the Mi’kmaq sided with the French. The British were supported by the Iroquois Confederacy.