Chapter 4 Study Guide

Which three European countries would have a continued rivalry over land claims in North America?

• Great Britain

• Spain

• France

• Indians

What did the European countries want in the Americas?

• Natural Resources

• Slaves

• A New Home

• The Fountain of Youth

Which region was particularly desired by both the French and British?

• Ohio River Valley

• Florida

• California

• Albany

How did the French respond to British settlers moving into the region?

• They declared war in Great Britain

• They built more forts in the region.

• They encouraged their Indian allies to attack the British.

• They began attacking British forts in the region.

Why did Native American Indians usually side with the French against the British?

• The French worked together with the Indians

• The British settlers pushed Indians out of their lands.

• Indians spoke French more fluently.

• The French intermarried with the Indians

The French and Indian War was primarily fought between which two nations?

• France

• Great Britain

• Spain

• United States

Overall, who won the French and Indian War?

• France

• Great Britain

• Spain

• United States

How did the Treaty of Paris change land claims in North America after the war?

• French and Spanish colonies grew in North America.

• France gave up all of its North American colonies and Spain gave up Florida.

• French and English colonies grew in North America.

• France gave up all of its North American colonies and Great Britain gave up Florida.

Why did Ben Franklin draw his “Join, or Die” political cartoon?

• The colonies will be more effective as a single unit, and they should join together.

• The colonies will be more effective if they join with France in the war against Great Britain.

• The colonies are separate units, and they should join with Great Britain to succeed.

• The colonies will be more effective if they convince American Indians to join the war against France.

Describe the Albany Plan of Union.

• called for a unified colonial government

• created at the Albany Congress

• suggested by Ben Franklin

• used representatives from each colony