Question

Who gained control of the Ohio River Valley following the French and Indian War

Answer 1

Answer:

The British gained control of the Ohio River valley following the French and Indian War.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• The French and Indian War was a colonial war between Great Britain and France.
• It is also known as the Seven Years' War and ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763.
• There was no well-defined border between the French and British possessions in North America and there was a territorial dispute in the upper Ohio River Valley.
• The French had built forts in this region in order to strengthen their claim over the territory.
• The British forces were defeated by the French in 1754 as there were fewer forces.
• A full-scale war was initiated by the French which was prolonged till 1763.
• After 1757 the war was in Britain's favour, the French forces were defeated by  Britain forces in India and in 1759 the British forces invaded and conquered Canada hence gaining control of the Ohio River Valley.

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