The French and Indian War Flashcard

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What was the main reason for the French and Indian War?

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Control of the Ohio Valley

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Which two European countries were involved in the French and Indian War?

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France and England

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What was the name of the first battle of the French and Indian War?

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Battle of Jumonville Glen

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Who was the young major sent by the British to deliver a message to the French?

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George Washington

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What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris in 1763? Options: Native Americans gained independence, England gained control of lands east of the Mississippi, Spain gained control of Florida, France gained control of Canada

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England gained control of lands east of the Mississippi

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Which Native American tribe fought for the British? Options: Iroquois Confederacy, Wabanaki Confederacy, Algonquin, Abenaki

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Iroquois Confederacy

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What was the British response to the French building forts in the Ohio Valley?

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They built their own forts.

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What was the significance of the Battle of Quebec?

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It was the last major battle of the war.

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What did the British do to pay off their war debt? Options: Sold land to France, Reduced military spending, Borrowed money from Spain, Imposed taxes on the colonies

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Imposed taxes on the colonies

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What was the Albany Plan?

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A plan to unite the colonies.