The French and Indian War

Which word best describes the population of New France in 1750?

• dense

• sparse

• urban

• agrarian

How did the French attitude toward the Indians differ from the British attitude?

• The French treated the Indians with more respect.

• The British were more generous than the Indians.

• The French were more warlike and aggressive.

• The British viewed the Indians as trading partners;

Which of the following American states was once part of New France?

• New Jersey

• South Carolina

• Ohio

• Rhode Island

Place the following events in sequence: A)William Pitt rises to power in Great Britain; B) France destroys British forts in upstate New York; C) The British capture Montreal

• A, C, B

• C, B, A

• B, C, A

• B, A, C

Why was George Washington sent to western Pennsylvania?

• To fight American Indians

• To trade with American Indians

• To mark a border between New France and the British Colonies.

• To make the French leave British Territory

How did the British naval blockade help defeat the French? Choose the best answer.

• It prevented the French navy from defending the Ohio Valley.

• It allowed the British to take Montreal by sea.

• It caused the French troops to run out of supplies and reinforcements.

• It encouraged the American colonists to join the battle.

What did James Wolfe do that made him a hero in Britain?

• Defended a British fort against the French

• Got killed while leading a successful attack against Quebec.

• Signed a treaty with the Iroquois Confederacy.

• Captured Fort Duquesne from the French

In the phrase, "William Pitt escalated the war against France," what does "escalated" mean?

• began

• surrendered

• won

• broadened

What was one major result of the French and Indian War?

• All of Canada became part of the British Empire

• The United States became an independent nation

• The British took control of the entire North American continent

• The Ohio River Valley was opened to settlers.

Which of the following would have been most likely to prevent the American colonists from revolting against England?

• The British government agreeing to tax only sugar and stamps

• King George III visiting the colonies for a speaker tour

• England losing the French and Indian War

• The colonies being able to elect members