Social Chapter 5 - War and Peace

Although the Seven Years’ War began in Europe in 1756, where did the war for North America begin in 1754?

• Ohio Valley

• Louisbourg

• Port Royal

• Quebec

The British had 3 goals in mind when they attacked the fortresses of Louisbourg and Quebec. Which of these goals was most important to the residents of the Thirteen Colonies?

• Take control of the St. Lawrence River

• Take control of the Ohio River Valley

• Take control of the Atlantic fishery

• Take control of the French fur trade around the Great Lakes

Prior to the start of the Seven Years’ War, British forces in North America found it difficult to defeat the French in battle. What accounted for these British military losses?

• Britain had a strong navy, but a poor army

• British military commanders lacked battle experience

• British forces were not familiar with bush warfare

• British weapons were inferior to those of the French

Who refused to take the oath of allegiance to the British King in 1755?

• Canadiens

• Mi’kmaq

• Acadians

• Maliseet

• Francophones

What military commander became known for his “daring” attacks on Louisbourg and Quebec?

• Washington

• Wolfe

• Montcalm

• Wellington

Why did Pontiac, leader of the Odawa, choose to fight the British after the Seven Years’ War had already ended?

• First Nations had not been included in the Treaty of Paris

• The French promised to fight with them if they attacked the British

• Farmers from the 13 Colonies were taking over native land in the Ohio valley

• English fur traders were not as generous as French traders in giving gifts

What did the British decide to do with the Canadiens that was outlined in the Royal Proclamation Act of 1763?

• Deport or expel the Canadiens from the colony.

• Assimilate or absorb the Canadiens into the British culture.

• Accommodate or allow the Canadiens to continue with their cultural ways.

• Relocate or move the Canadiens to any territory under British control.

What part of the Royal Proclamation of 1763 was especially upsetting for the Thirteen Colonies?

• New France became known as the Province of Quebec.

• The colonies governor and advisors would be chosen by Britain.

• A system of British laws and courts would replace the French system.

• Land in the interior was set aside for First Nations people.

What did British officials expect people of the 13 colonies to do in order to meet their demand for more land?

• British officials wanted people to move south into the newly acquired land known today as Florida.

• Britain wanted people from the Thirteen Colonies to immigrate to Canada in order that it realize the policy for the assimilation of the Canadiens.

• Britain wanted the Thirteen Colonies to begin to industrialize, and believed that many people would give up farming for a job in a factory

• British officials expected people from the 13 colonies to pressure the native population in the Ohio River Valley to leave.

Why was the passing of the Quebec Act in 1774 such an important event for the Canadien?

• Canadiens were allowed to keep their land and other private articles

• Canadiens would not be deported to other British colonies

• The new government allowed for a democratically elected council to advise the governor

• Canadiens were allowed to keep their unique language and culture