Context Who are our conflicting countries?

Context Imperialism: To expand a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Context – Compare & Contrast France Britain Catholic Strict control over settlers Claimed territory in the new world in Canada and along the Mississippi River. Trappers and Traders Strong friendship with Native Americans – traded and intermarried Protestant Allowed self-government Claimed territory along the Atlantic coast and Canada. Farmers, Traders, Fishermen Weak relationship with Natives – pushed out of English territory

Both want to EXPAND their territory in the new world. Problem???? Both want to EXPAND their territory in the new world.

Where to???? Ohio River Valley

Why??? The French, British, and Native American tribes wanted control for economic reasons.