French and Indian War

Front

Which two European powers were rivals in the 1700s?

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France and Britain

Front

Why did the French and British have a strong rivalry in North America?

Back

They both wanted control of the Ohio River valley

Front

What did the French view the Ohio River valley as?

Back

Their fur trading territory

Front

Who led the British militia to drive out the French from Fort Duquesne?

Back

George Washington

Front

Why did Native Americans generally distrust the British?

Back

The British expanded their territories

Front

Which Native American group refused an alliance with the British? Options: Mohawk, Seneca, Cayuga, Iroquois

Back

Iroquois

Front

What was the outcome of the Albany meeting in 1754?

Back

The colonists failed to unify

Front

What was the turning point in the French and Indian War? Options: The capture of Fort Duquesne, The capture of Fort Louisbourg, The Battle of Quebec, The Treaty of Paris

Back

The Battle of Quebec

Front

What did the Treaty of Paris of 1763 force France to give to Great Britain?

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Canada and most of its lands east of the Mississippi River

Front

What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?

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Restricted colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains