Why did British colonists want to expand into the Ohio Valley?
A.There were large amounts of natural resources there.
B.They wanted to move away from French colonists.
C.They wanted to be able to hunt lions.
The correct answers are A. There were large amounts of natural resources there and B. They wanted to move away from French colonists.
The Ohio Valley was rich in natural resources such as fertile soil, forests, and fur-bearing animals. British colonists saw the region as an opportunity to acquire these resources for their own economic benefit. Additionally, the Ohio Valley was also claimed by the French, who had established fur trading posts and settlements in the area. The British colonists aimed to expand into the Ohio Valley in order to challenge French presence and extend their own territories.
There is no mention of hunting lions as a motivation for British colonists in expanding into the Ohio Valley.