In 1754 which groups fought over controls over west of the Appalachian mountains?

In 1754, the conflict over control west of the Appalachian Mountains primarily involved British colonial forces and French troops, along with their respective Native American allies. This struggle was a precursor to the larger French and Indian War, as both the British and French sought to expand their territories and influence in North America. Key Native American groups, such as the Iroquois Confederacy and various Algonquin tribes, played significant roles in the ongoing territorial disputes. Tensions escalated as both sides aimed to secure lucrative fur trade routes and land for settlement.