Why did Indians in the Northeast seek to expand areas for obtaining food when coming into contact with the French?
a. French presence led to a population explosion requiring additional food.
b. Environmental change to a colder climate reduced the amount of food available.
c. Indians had to feed themselves and also had to supply food to French cities.
d. French soldiers rapidly conquered the Indians' existing food-producing areas.
B
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