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How did the American colonists react to the royal proclamation of 1763?

The American response to the proclamation of 1763 was "Britain can't tell us what to do!" and Americans settled east of the proclamation line anyways, despite the dangers.


Why did the French claim the Louisiana territory?

In the years leading up to the American Revolutionary War, the British claimed the Ohio River valley as territory under its jurisdiction (and even as its own property) for the simple reason of economic gain. Against the economic aspirations of the French, who also valued the Ohio River valley, the British sought to secure this source of wealth through intimidation, legal claims, alliance-seeking with Natives in the valley, and finally force directed against the French and their Native allies..


Why did the british give military aid to Indian nations who were fighting Americans in the northwest territory?

The French and English both laid claim to the Ohio Valley region. Though the English colonists (mostly Pennsylvania and Virginia) claimed it, the French were the first to really move in and settle and make trade with the Indians. This alarmed the British. The race to fortify the Ohio Valley was on for both the French and English. The Ohio Valley region was also the middle region between two major French colonial regions: Quebec and the Mississippi. A string of forts was built from Lake Erie to the Fork of the Ohio River (modern day Pittsburgh) in 1753 to maintain open communication between the two regions, to maintain trade with the Indians, and to drive the English from the Ohio Valley. The French forts include Fort Presque Isle, Fort Le Boeuf, Fort Machault, Fort Vernango, and Fort Dusquesne. Fort Dusquesne was built after the French tore down the existing English fort. When the British, under General Braddock's command, attempted to capture Fort Dusquesne, they were ambushed and slaughtered at the Battle of the Monongehala.


Why were early Indus river valley settlements forced to change location?

It is said the Indus river valley was forced to move due to foreign invaders, but the most likely cause discussed today is caused by environmental issues. Probably a drought or other natural cause.


Why did the British and French want to control the Ohio Valley?

1) The fur that was around the Ohio river2) the natural resources3) Transportation4) more land = more power

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Documents that forced colonists in Ohio River Valley to move back to oringinal 13 colonies?

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Why did the colonists move into Ohio valley?

the colonist move to the Ohio valley because the east was getting crowed and plus the Ohio valley soil and was made for farming.


What was the role of the Ohio River Valley in the growing conflict between the French Native Americans in British in the mid 1700s?

The colonists idea of expansion was important to make their land a bigger area. However when the french settled in to the Ohio river valley it stopped expansion of britain which angered them and caused conflict. The british asked nicely for them to move out but the french were not intimidated


Do you feel it was right for English colonists to move into the Ohio river valley and occupy land claimed by the indiams?

According to belief in Manifest Destiny, it was inevitable. Practically, settlers east of the mountains needed more room. They wanted to move west long before they were allowed to go.


Why did king George forbid colonists from setting in the Ohio river valley after it was gained by Britain from France?

Britain made a treaty with the Indians. The treaty promised that settlers would stay east of the Appalachian Mountains. But settlers wanted to move west.


Why did King III forbid Colonists from setting in the Ohio River Valley after it was gained by Britain from France?

Britain made a treaty with the Indians. The treaty promised that settlers would stay east of the Appalachian Mountains. But settlers wanted to move west.


Why did King George III forbid colonists from setting in the Ohio River Valley after it was gained by Britain from France?

Britain made a treaty with the Indians. The treaty promised that settlers would stay east of the Appalachian Mountains. But settlers wanted to move west.


What impact did pioneers moving to the Ohio Valley have on the native Americans that already lived their in the Seventies?

The Native Americans were forced to move west of the Mississippi River.


Why was the Ohio River Valley important to the french and British governments during the French and Indian War?

The colonists idea of expansion was important to make their land a bigger area. However when the french settled in to the ohio river valley it stopped expansion of britain which angered them and caused conflict. The british asked nicely for them to move out but the french were not intimidated


Why did the French build a string of forts in Ohio valley?

True The French and English both laid claim to the Ohio Valley region. Though the English colonists (mostly Pennsylvania and Virginia) claimed it, the French were the first to really move in and settle and make trade with the Indians. This alarmed the British. The race to fortify the Ohio Valley was on for both the French and English. The Ohio Valley region was also the middle region between two major French colonial regions: Quebec and the Mississippi. A string of forts was built from Lake Erie to the Fork of the Ohio River (modern day Pittsburgh) in 1753 to maintain open communication between the two regions, to maintain trade with the Indians, and to drive the English from the Ohio Valley. The French forts include Fort Presque Isle, Fort Le Boeuf, Fort Machault, Fort Vernango, and Fort Dusquesne. Fort Dusquesne was built after the French tore down the existing English fort.


What did chief Logan do?

Chief Logan is a american indian who helped settlers move into oHIO rIVER vALLEY. He soon went to batte when the settlers killed his parents.Then soon he died in battle by europeans


Why did the french build string forts in the Ohio Valley?

True The French and English both laid claim to the Ohio Valley region. Though the English colonists (mostly Pennsylvania and Virginia) claimed it, the French were the first to really move in and settle and make trade with the Indians. This alarmed the British. The race to fortify the Ohio Valley was on for both the French and English. The Ohio Valley region was also the middle region between two major French colonial regions: Quebec and the Mississippi. A string of forts was built from Lake Erie to the Fork of the Ohio River (modern day Pittsburgh) in 1753 to maintain open communication between the two regions, to maintain trade with the Indians, and to drive the English from the Ohio Valley. The French forts include Fort Presque Isle, Fort Le Boeuf, Fort Machault, Fort Vernango, and Fort Dusquesne. Fort Dusquesne was built after the French tore down the existing English fort.