French and Indian War

What were the Spanish's goals in America?

To use Natives for labor, convert them, and acquire gold and silver.

What were the French's goals in America?

To sell fur and be friendly with the Natives. They controlled the major access ways to America.

What were the English's goals in America?

To make money and control the Atlantic Seaboard.

What was the War of Austrian Succession known as in America?

King George’s war.

What fort did the New England militia attack under William Pepperell?

Fort St. Louisbourg.

What was the outcome of the treaty that ended King George’s War?

The fort was turned back over to the French in exchange for England getting India.

What caused the French and Indian War?

The French started coming into the Ohio Valley, which invalidated Virginia’s land claims.

Who was the Royal Governor of Virginia who sent George Washington to inform the French they were on his claim?

Robert Dinwiddie.

What fort did George Washington build after the French took his intended fort location?

Fort Necessity.

When was Fort Necessity attacked?

July 4th, 1754.

Why did the Virginians lose the battle at Fort Necessity?

Their gunpowder was wet.

What were some French advantages in the French and Indian War?

They controlled access ways, had a single government, sent professional soldiers, and had the support of the Huron and Algonquin natives.

What were some British advantages in the French and Indian War?

A larger population, quick supply transport due to being on the coast, and the support of the League of Iroquois.

What was the Albany Plan of Union?

Ben Franklin's proposal to unite all the colonies.

Why did the Albany Plan of Union fail?

People didn't want to give up power.

Who was sent to fight the French after Washington failed?

General Edward Braddock.

What kind of warfare did the French use?

Guerilla warfare.

What was the name of the French fort that the British tried to attack?

Fort Duquesne.

What was the outcome of the attack on Fort Duquesne?

General Braddock was killed and the British lost.

What was Fort Duquesne renamed?

Fort Pitt.