Which statement describes a reason for the French forts across north America? Choose the two correct answers.

A. To protect the major airports that existed in north America at the time

B. To serve as trading posts with American Indian traders

C. To allow for easier transportation of troops and supplies

D. To defend French territory from European colonial expansion

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Abdullah Velez

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23 November, 17:10

Which statement describes a reason for the French forts across north America? Choose the two correct answers.

A. To protect the major airports that existed in north America at the time

B. To serve as trading posts with American Indian traders

C. To allow for easier transportation of troops and supplies

D. To defend French territory from European colonial expansion

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Belinda Nixon · Answer 1

d

Explanation:

Also known as the Seven Years' War, this New World conflict marked another chapter in the long imperial struggle between Britain and France. When France's expansion into the Ohio River valley brought repeated conflict with the claims of the British colonies, a series of battles led to the official British declaration of war in 1756.