French and Indian War (Causes and Effects)

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Who fought in the French and Indian War?

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British vs. French and Indians

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What were the 2 main reasons for the French and Indian War?

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Control of land and trade with Native Americans

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Why was the French and Indian War fought?

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The French and British were both trying to claim the Ohio Country Land

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What is another name for the French and Indian War?

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The Seven Years’ War

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Which treaty was negotiated to end the war? Options: Treaty of London, 1780; Treaty of Paris, 1763; Treaty of Versaille, 1756; Treaty of Sussex, 1760

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Treaty of Paris, 1763

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What was a major consequence of the French and Indian War?

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The war was very expensive and left Britain with pressing financial problems

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Why was William Pitt taking over wartime operations for the British considered a turning point in the war?

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Pitt believed North America was critical to England as a world power and he committed more troops and replaced old leaders with younger ones.

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What was a result of the French and Indian War that eventually led to the American Revolution?

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Britain placed its colonies under strict control and began taxing them to help pay for the war.

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What was the economic practice used by England to control the colonies?

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Mercantilism

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Ottawa Chief; fought with the French, started rebellion in 1763 attacking the British in the Ohio Country. Finally ending with his surrender in 1766

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Pontiac