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Why was there major conflict between the French and British in north America?
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∙ 8y ago
The French, English, and Spaniards all wanted land and natural resources. Oeaan coasts, harbors, lakes , and rivers were added bonuses! Spain pretty much stayed South at the Gulf of Mexico and Florida, and later, California. This left the British, the French, and the Indians to fought over land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Ohio Territory-- a big chunk of land. The British had already betrayed Native Americans; the British broke many treaties, including to stay East of the Appalachian Mountains. So the French had the upper hand with Indians because the French seemed more trustworthy. The French established its power from Canada down through the Great Lakes and the large area of the Ohio Territory.
The British had to ask George Washington to go into Ohio to defeat the French, who were aided by Native American Indians. But the French and the Indians defeated young George. They allowed George to take his men back across the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. George vowed he would never fight again! However, this early defeat helped Washington to become a better leader of troops.
Note: The fight was not just over land. If a country owned the land, it owned the rivers and lakes in that area. It owned resources: water, timber, wild berries, plants (including ones used as medicine), along with wild fowl, fish and beavers, and all mammals like foxes, lions, bears, etc. Even snakes had value.
With ownership over waterways, one country could control shipment of goods to the Gulf and to the Atlantic. Everything was shipped back to the Motherland-- if you were in control.
The more land and water you controlled, the more dominance that country had in the New World.
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∙ 6y ago
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Conflict between the british and french and native American allies?
French and Indian War.
What was one result of the French and the Indian war?
The French and Indian War in 1756 was a major conflict between Great Britain and France. It was fought in India and in North America. One major result in North America was with France's defeat, all her claims in North America were given to the British.
What was the main area of conflict between the British and the French in the 1740's?
trade and settlement in the Ohio Valley
The french and Indian war created conflict between the british and the American military because?
British officers treated the American colonial militia with contempt.
Why were native Americans so important in the clash between the french and the british?
The Native Americans were so important in the clash between the French and British because the Native Americans helped the French in the war between the French and British.
Conflict between the british and french and native American allies?
French and Indian War.
What were the three issues that caused conflict between the british and french in north America in the 1700s?
The British and French struggled to gain control over North America during the 1700's. The main issues for conflict included passage to tributaries and rivers (which served as international routes), gain over who will control the fur trade, and maximization of land possession.
What british action following the french and Indian war intended to prevent conflict between colonist and native Americans?
Settlement limits
What was one result of the French and the Indian war?
The French and Indian War in 1756 was a major conflict between Great Britain and France. It was fought in India and in North America. One major result in North America was with France's defeat, all her claims in North America were given to the British.
What was the source of disagreement between the french and the british in north America?
Canada.
What war went on between the French and their Indian allies versus the British and the British colonists in North America?
French and Indian War
How were British and Citizens affected when Great Britain took control of Canada?
Conflict erupted between British immigrants and French Canadians.
What was the main area of conflict between the British and the French in the 1740's?
trade and settlement in the Ohio Valley
How were British and Canadian citizens affected when Great Britain took controls of Canada?
Conflict erupted between British immigrants and French Canadians.
What was the conflict between the British and the French over this area ignited the French and Indian war in 1754?
The french were drunk. French people are always drunk. The Irish got their habits from the French.
Were echoed by four small wars between french and british subjects in north America?
Larger wars were echoed by four small wars between French and British subjects in North America. They are the four "world wars" which occurred between 1688 and 1763.
The french and Indian war created conflict between the british and the American military because?
British officers treated the American colonial militia with contempt.
