Day 2 - French & Indian War

One factor that led to Britain being triumphant in the French and Indian War is:

• French troops were not trained in fighting a guerilla style war.

• Britain desired to win more than France.

• The cold climate was more suitable for the British style of fighting.

• Britain was willing to pay whatever financial price to win the war.

The Proclamation of 1673 created tension between the colonies and King George the III because

• It allowed the British to search their property in any and all circumstances.

• The colonists were no longer allowed to trade with countries other than their mother country.

• It forbid the colonists from acquiring land west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• It limited trading with the Native Americans along the Appalachian Mountains.

One result of the French and Indian War was

• Britain began to prosper economically.

• The colonists were able to expand into the Ohio River Valley.

• French royalty were executed for their failure to defeat the British.

• Britain issued taxes on the colonists to help pay for the war debt.

Which of the following opinions might be from the perspective of King George III?

• “The colonists should pay their fair share of the cost for the war since we were protecting them from the French and Native Americans”

• “The 13 colonies should break away from their mother country since they could support themselves financially”

• “The colonists should be grateful that I am allowing them to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains”

• “We should give the colonists a tax break since we have such a large treasury”

Which American colony's economy was based primarily on shipbuilding and fishing?

• Virginia

• Maryland

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

What factor worked against the British during the early years of the French and Indian War?

• The French knew how to fight effectively in the forests.

• The British had too few troops with which to fight.

• The French forts were poorly defended.

• The British did not have any Native American allies.

How were the British able to capture Quebec?

• They overwhelmed the French with more troops.

• They snuck across the Plains of Abraham.

• They climbed a cliff to surprise the French.

• They used artillery to their advantage.

What was William Pitt’s plan for winning the French and Indian War?

• To attack French colonies in the Caribbean.

• To spend as much money as needed, no matter how much.

• To negotiate a peace treaty with the French.

• To rely on Native American allies for support.

Why did King George forbid the colonists from crossing the Appalachian Mountains?

• To prevent them from trading with Native Americans
• To protect the wildlife in the area
• To keep them from discovering gold mines
• To keep them closer to the British authority

Answer explanation

By building settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains, Britain would have a difficult time regulating trade and collecting taxes. They feared spreading their resources too thin.