French and Indian War Brainpop

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 to the Indians

• The French were more warlike and aggressive

• The British viewed the Indians as trading partners; the French viewed them as enemies

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

• New Jersey

• Ohio

• Rhode Island

• South Carolina

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

• William Pitt rises to power in Great Britain; The British capture Montreal; France destroys British forts in upstate New York

• The British capture Montreal; France destroys British forts in upstate New York; William Pitt rises to power in Great Britain

• France destroys British forts in upstate New York; The British capture Montreal; William Pitt rises to power in Great Britain

• France destroys British forts in upstate New York; William Pitt rises to power in Great Britain; The British capture Montreal

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 on 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 speaking tour

• England losing the French and Indian War

• The colonies being able to elect members of Parliament, England's legislature