Unit 5 Part 1 – Events of the French and Indian War

Which best explains the reason the French placed Forts along the forks in the Ohio River?

• This allowed the French to control trade on the river.

• This allowed the French to defend all points on the river.

• This allowed the French to keep track of how many British ships passed.

• This allowed the French to work with the Algonquin Native Americans.

Which two of the following best explains the allies that formed due to the French and Indian War?

• French- Algonquin

  vs

  British- Iroquois

• British- Algonquin

  vs

  French- Iroquois

• French- British

  vs

  Native Americans

• No alliances

Which of the following contributed to the success of New Orleans as a trading center?

• Its warm climate and good growing season

• Its distance from Canada

• Its founding by the French

• Its location near the mouth of the Mississippi River

What was the result of English westward expansion on the relationship between the English and the Native Americans of the area?

• Native Americans resisted English settlement

• Native Americans welcomed English settlers

• Native Americans moved farther west

• Native Americans showed the settlers survival skills

Which BEST describes the beginning of the French and Indian

War?

• George Washington reacted when the French took control over a British trading post, renaming it Fort Necessity.

• George Washington reacted when the British took control over a French trading post, renaming it Fort Necessity.

• George Washington reacted when the French took control over a British trading post, renaming it Fort Duquesne.

• George Washington reacted when the British took control over a French trading post, renaming it Fort Duqusne.

Why did the French form alliances with Native American tribes?

• France did not have a big enough army to defeat the Native Americans.

• France wanted a constant supply of animal furs which the Natives provided.

• France was worried the English would turn the Native Americans against them.

• France knew Native Americans could be helpful when starting forts.

Why did many Native American tribes have a negative view of British colonists?

• Colonists stole animal furs from many Native American tribes.

• Colonists refused to trade European goods to Native Americans.

• Colonists tricked many tribes into fighting each other.

• As British colonists’ population increased, they forced Native Americans off their lands.

What was the effect of the French and Indian War on New France?

• The Spanish took over New France.

• The war had no effect on New France.

• Britain took over most of New France.

• Native Americans took over most of New France.

Which BEST describes the effect of the French and Indian War on Native American lands?

• They were not affected by the war at all.

• Native American lands became part of the British Empire.

• The British and the Native Americans were allies after the war.

• The British and the Native Americans united to form one land.

What are two motivations of the French and British which led to the French and Indian War?

• Ohio River Valley

• Control of the Mississippi river

• Trading with the Native Americans

• Economic opportunity