Read "Conflict in the Ohio River Valley," pages 147 through page 149 in your textbook and answer the Critical Thinking Question on page 151 - Why did the French, British, and Native Americans fight over the Ohio River Valley? (Hint:  Think about how the British viewed the valley, how the French viewed it, and how the Native Americans viewed it.)

Why did the colonies feel that they had to declare their independence?  Directions: Write a paragraph answering the above question.  Think about colonial grievances (complaints) against Britain and Britain's response to those grievances. 

If you were a colonist in the 1750s, in which of the colonial regions would you choose to live?  Why?