Which statement describes a cause of the French and Indian War? A. British troops threatened to invade Canada. B. Many colonists sided with the French over the issue of British taxes. C. French settlers claimed lands in North Carolina. D. The French and the English were in conflict over land and power.
A major cause of the French and Indian war was due to disagreements between the French and the British. They were fighting over land claims and the fur trade. Therefore the answer is D.