The Climactic Clash Between Britain and France for Control of the North

question 36

Multiple Choice

The climactic clash between Britain and France for control of the North American continent sprang from their rivalry for control of

• A) the Caribbean islands.
• B) the Ohio River Valley.
• C) the Mississippi River Valley.
• D) the Great Lakes.
• E) the St.Lawrence River.

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