7 Years War and Its Impact

A set of flashcards covering key events, figures, and concepts related to the 7 Years War and its aftermath.

7 Years War

A global conflict fought between 1756 and 1763, involving major powers such as Britain, France, and Spain.

Fort Duquesne

A French fort established at the forks of the Ohio River which became a focal point of conflict in the early stages of the 7 Years War.

General Braddock

British commander whose campaign to control the Ohio Country ended in defeat due to his refusal to ally with Native Americans.

William Pitt

British statesman who led Britain during the 7 Years War and advocated for stronger military efforts against France.

Treaty of Paris (1763)

The agreement that ended the 7 Years War, transferring most of the French territories in North America to Britain.

Pontiac’s Rebellion

An uprising in 1763 by Native American tribes against British rule in the Ohio Valley after the 7 Years War.

Proclamation of 1763

A decree issued by the British Crown that prohibited colonial settlement west of the Appalachians to ease tensions with Native Americans.

Neolin

A Delaware holy man whose spiritual message encouraged Native Americans to reject Western influence and return to traditional ways.

General Jeffery Amherst

British general who believed that, with the French gone, Native American relations could be severed, which led to increased tensions.

Paxton Boys

A group of Pennsylvania frontiersmen who undertook violent actions against Native Americans during Pontiac's Rebellion.