Causes of the French and Indian War

During the mid-18th century, tensions between Great Britain and France escalated in North America, culminating in a conflict known as the French and Indian War (1754-1763). This war was part of a larger global conflict known as the Seven Years' War, which involved numerous colonial powers. The war's outcome significantly altered the balance of power in North America and had lasting implications for British colonial policy.

What was one of the primary causes of the French and Indian War?