Unit 4 Topic 1 Flash Cards

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Central area of conflict in the French and Indian War

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The Ohio River Valley

Front

Why was Edward Braddock an ineffective leader?

Back

1. He ignored advice of colonists because he thought they were simple and didn't know anything about war and he was unfamiliar with the North American Terrain/land

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George Washington's 3 major mistakes

Back

He built a makeshift fort on low ground.

brought too few soldiers

signed a statement taking responsibility for fighting the French

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Why did Benjamin Franklin create the Join, or Die cartoon?

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to unite the colonies during the French and Indian War

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What event escalated the French and Indian War/caused it to start?

Back

the construction of Fort Duquesne by the French

Front

What was one result of the Treaty of Paris 1763?

Back

Britain gained control of lands east of the Mississippi River

Front

Who played Critical role in turning the tide of the war in favor of the British

Back

William Pitt

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George Washington's involvement in the early stages of the war was significant because his mistakes revealed ___________ in colonial military.

Back

weaknesses

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The French and Indian War was known as the _____________ in Europe.

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Seven Years’ War

Front

______________'s strategy to control key rivers like the St. Lawrence and Niagara was pivotal to British success.

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William Pitt