The French and Indian war (also known as the Seven Years war in Europe’s side.) had many causes and effects. Some of these were the westward expansion and the forts the French were building. This war was over North America and who would control it, France or England. This war involved lots of battles and key events that helped shape the way the war would end. Firstly, the westward expansion of the English would be closer and closer to French territory which would cause eventual English trespassing on French Territory as there was no clear border. The French were also fortifying their territory with forts which would help start the French and Indian war. The Ohio Valley also held an important role as it was an area the French wanted to