Trading with Opposing Sides
Essential Question:
What were the groups fighting over?
Between 1607 and 1803, Native Americans, the British, and the French all had their own reasons for wanting to control the land west of the Appalachian Mountains. This area was known as the Ohio River Valley. There were millions of acres of rich forestland and farmland. Settlement in this area played a significant role in developing the American frontier.
Use the interactive book to read more about the groups who wanted to control the land in the Ohio River Valley. Discuss the following questions with a partner.
- What did the groups trade?
- What were the groups fighting over?
- Make a prediction. What land would the groups fight over?
- Who tried to remain neutral in the fight?
Test your knowledge. Answer the discussion questions in the interactive quiz.
