What was a major cause of the french and indian war? a. competition between france and england for land and power b. religious persecution of catholics in virginia c. tax arguments between the french and the indians d. migration of french settlers into english colonies

a. competition between france and england for land and power

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explanation:

president thomas jefferson hoped that the embargo act of 1807 would the united states by demonstrating to britain and france their dependence on american goods, convincing them to respect american neutrality and stop impressing american seamen. instead, the act had a devastating effect on american trade.