French and Indian War

Who fought in the war

French and British with native allis on both sides

When was the war fought

1754-1763

Which territory was it fought over

Ohio valley river

Which treaty ended the war

Treaty of Paris

Who was Mary Jamison

She was captured by the natives and adopted to their lifestyle and culture

Which 3 rivers comprise the forks of the Ohio

Allegheny, monongahela and Ohio rivers

What were the political results of the war

The British gained control of most of north of America taking away any French land

Why did the French want the Ohio river valley

Served as transportation connecting to Canadian colonies to Mississippi river used to also trade fur

Why did the british want the Ohio river valley

For more land,location and trade

Massacre at fort Willam Henry

Happened in lake George in 1757

The British were poorly supplied and low on ammunition

French commanders didn’t want war but the natives were uncontrollable

The massacre killed nearly 200 people

The death of General Wolfe and the Battle of the Plains of Abraham

Took place at the battle of Quebec in 1759

General Wolefe was a 32 year old officer

During this war the the British was badly outnumbered

Both commanders Montcalm and Wolefe were badly wounded

This war let the French have possession over Quebec

Document A- Who was Canassatego

Chief of the Onondaga nation of the Iroquois confederacy

What was Canassatego’s main argument about the situation in which the natives found themselves?

They are still battling for the lands and the natives know the lands the best

Document C- In 1754, who was George Washington?

Cornel the Virginia militia

What was Washington’s attitude towards the battle

He was positive and thrilled with the sounds. He was trying to show how confident he is and impress him.

Document I- what does it refer to with rights and privileges

It might refer to the service they carry on

From whom does royal opposition mostly come? Why might this be especially disturbing to Lord Loudoun?

It seems to be coming from the leading people this might disturb lord loudoum

Document J- Join or Die

It shows the 13 colonies at the time and it shows unity and self defense from France after the French and Indian war