Question

the map shows the area of the seven years war. according to this map, why did the french do so well at the beginning of the seven years war? the french had more land. the french fought on their own territory. the french repeatedly defeated the british navy near the coast. the french surrounded the british.

Explanation:

The map shows French territory (New France) positioned around British-held coastal areas and settlements. This encirclement gave the French a strategic geographic advantage at the start of the war, allowing them to pressure British positions from multiple directions. The other options are not supported by the map: the French did not have more total land, they were not fighting only on their own territory, and there is no indication of naval victories near the coast shown.

Answer:

D. The French surrounded the British.