What was the main cause of the French and Indian War (1754-1763)
a. Disputed land claims in the Ohio River Valley between the French and the British
b. Conflicts between American colonists and French over control of the Great Plains.
c. Taxation of America colonists with representation in Parliament
d. Violation of trade agreements between European nations and Native American Indians.
Answer: a. Disputed land claims in the Ohio River Valley between the French and the British
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