The French and Indian War was triggered by:
A) conflicting French and English claims to the Ohio Valley
B) religious tension between French Catholics and English Protestants
C) the expansionist policies of Louis XIV
D) French anger over English restrictions on trade and shipping
E) the desire of both sides to pull their economies out of depression

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The French and Indian War was triggered by conflicting French and English claims to the Ohio Valley. Both sides wanted to control the region which had rich fur trade and agricultural land. This led to military conflicts and ultimately evolved into a global war known as the Seven Years' War.

The French and Indian War Was Triggered By