Question

1. which of the following most accurately describes the cause of the french and indian war? 1) french settlers from virginia had moved too far east into lands occupied by the british 2) french and english settlers both claimed the same land in the ohio river valley 3) french forces, under george washington, marched toward fort duquesne in the hopes of ousting the british by force. 4) british settlers in canada had moved too far south into lands claimed by france.

Explanation:

The French and Indian War was caused by territorial disputes in North America, specifically over the Ohio River Valley. Option 2 states that French and English (British) settlers both claimed the same land in the Ohio River Valley, which accurately describes the core territorial dispute that led to the war. Option 1's direction (east) is incorrect, Option 3 describes a military action (not the cause), and Option 4's direction (south) and settler group (British in Canada) are incorrect.

Answer:

1. French and English settlers both claimed the same land in the Ohio River Valley.