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Why did the French think they had a right to control the Ohio river valley?
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∙ 7y ago
the french claimed that the Ohio river valley belonged to htem because when they reached the end of the Mississippi river robert lasalle claimed all the land and tributaries land of France
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∙ 10y ago
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What was George Washington first gained wide admiration by colonists for?
Many applauded him for his response to the French attempt to control the Ohio River Valley, and how he handled himself. This was his first experience with combat, in which he showed a glimpse of his expert military strategics and bravery.
How was the Ohio River Valley important to the start of the French and Indian War?
The British and the French wanted to control the Ohio River valley to exploit the lucrative fur and lumber resources
Why did the french send troops to drive the British out of the Ohio valley?
The French came to the Ohio River Valley because it allowed them to control the Mississippi river and the valley offered a bountiful amount of fertile farmland which was not offered in their Quebec territory.
What capture in 1754 gave the french control over the Ohio river valley?
Fort ArmPITT
What was the role of the Ohio river valley in the growing conflict between the French and native Americans and British In the mid 1700?
The British and the French wanted to control the Ohio River valley to exploit the lucrative fur and lumber resources
Who wanted control over the river valley?
Ohio River Valley
What is the inland river territory scene of fierce competition between French and land-speculating English colonists?
Ohio River Valley.
What river valley was an area where both the English and French were trying to control?
i think it's Mississippi river because it was a major trade route.
What was the area called that both the French and the English wanted to control?
The French and the English both wanted to control the Ohio River Valley from 1754 - 1762. This led up to the French and Indian War. = = = = = =
This war was fought over land right in the Ohio river valley?
the french and Indian war
How did an armed force of English colonists led by George Washington start a European war?
They tried to drive the French out of the Ohio River valley.
Why did George Washington gain wide admiration by colonists?
His response to French attempt to control the Ohio River Valley.
