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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
