French and Indian War Quiz

Years of the French and Indian War

1754-1763

Where did the war take place?

North America

During the French and Indian War, the British and French were fighting over control of which area

Ohio River Valley

Why did the Indians help the French?

The French treated the Indians with more respect; they traded with one another and taught each other techniques for survival

Which American state was once part of New France

Ohio

Militia

a volunteer army

Why was George Washington sent to the disputed area

To fight the French and make them leave the disputed land

Native American group who became an ally of the British during the war

Iroquois

Join or Die

Famous cartoon drawn by Ben Franklin which encouraged the colonies to join in fighting the British during the French and Indian War

What was the turning point of the French and Indian War?

William Pitt started spending money to support the war

What was the treaty that ended the French and Indian War

Treaty of Paris of 1763

What caused the French and Indian War?

France and England were fighting over the Ohio River Valley. France owned it, but England wanted the land for colonies.

Who won the French and Indian War?

Colonists/British

What happened to France's land in North America after the war

France gave up all of its land in North America

Name one area that England gained land in North America

All French land east of the Mississippi; Spanish owned Florida

What were the two main reasons for the war?

Control of land and trade with the Native Americans

What 4 groups were involved in the war?

British, French, Colonists, Natives

What was an advantage that the English had in the beginning of the war?

There were more English colonists to help fight the French

What was an advantage that the French had at the beginning of the war?

The French had more Native Americans on their side to help them fight

Parliment

The law making section of British government

What was the result of the French and Indian war for the French?

France lost almost all of its territory in North America

Why was the capital of New France (Quebec) thought to be impossible to attack?

It was on a cliff above the St Lawrence River

What was the first battle of the war?

The Battle of Jumonville Glen