What was the main conflict between France and England in 1754?

Answer 1

Reasons for the conflicts between the English and the French were many in the 18th century. England and France were traditional enemies from medieval age, so there was not many trust between two countries. Beside that there was power competition in the Europe and the world between the two. In the North America French colonies bordered with the English like a chain on the west, making so the English unable to conquer new territories and caused many disputes over fur and fish trade. In the Caribbean French islands started to produce more sugar than others so they kept sugar prices lower and that had effect on the English customs revenues and monopoly ( Navigation Act of 1660. and Staple Act of 1663. during the reign of Charles II Stuart ) in Europe. Same happened in India where French gained more and more territories and trade treaties with locals over spice, tea and calico ( cotton textiles ) trade.

Besides that, in the England, since the reign of William III Orange, there was a political theory that every state which could grow to powerful should be kept down ( Balance of Powers ) and France, since the aggressive policy during the reign of Louis XIV was seen as danger to the peace in the Europe and the strongest enemy to the England.

Answer 2

In 1754 France controlled a large area of middle western land in what is now The USA. At the same time, Britan's colonies were stationed along the eastern seaboard of North America. Between the two claims was an area of land in the Ohio River valley that both countries claimed as their own. Their competing claims escalated into the French and Indian War.

Answer 3

Well, for one thing, France's Napoleonic era consisted of french efforts to push Britain out of European trade with acts like the Continental Blockade. Essentially Napoleon made it so that no countries in his realm of control could trade with Britain. France and Britain have an ancient rivalry though, spanning almost 1000 years. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

Answer 4

they were fighting to be the top country and England and the Americas made it worse because the British and the French both wanted to settle in certain areas of the Americas, like the Ohio River Valley

Answer 5

Many times over the centuries, and almost continuous during the 'Hundred Years War'. And then there was Napoleon.....

Answer 6

Both Franch and England wanted control over the Ohio River Valley. That's one of the reasons why England wanted a buffer zone France....not so sure.

Answer 7

The French was kicked out and wanted back in but they also fought for land in America.

Answer 8

French wouldnt let them settle ohio river valley

Answer 9

Pretty much all of European history up until about a hundred years ago or so.

In other words, you'll need to be more specific.