French and Indian War Quiz (8.1.2)

What was stated in the Proclamation of 1763?

• Colonists were banned from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
• Colonists were encouraged to begin settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
• The Proclamation ended the French and Indian War. 
• The Proclamation proclaimed independence for the American colonists. 

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In general, how did the colonists view the Proclamation of 1763?

• They felt that it supported their freedom and they supported it.
• They felt it was an infringement on their freedom of movement and were angry about it.
• They were not involved so it did not affect them.
• They supported it because they believed the King had the AUTHORITY to make this law.

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What ended the French and Indian War?

• Treaty of Paris 1763
• Declaration of Independence

• Treaty of Versialle
• Proclamation of France defeat 1763

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Why did Britain believe it was fair to tax the American colonists after the war?

• The colonists had started the war.

• The war had protected the colonies, so they should share the cost.

• Colonists refused to send soldiers to fight in the war.

• The taxes were designed only to punish France.

How did the French and Indian War set the stage for the American Revolution?

• It encouraged colonists to form their own army against Britain.

• It increased British taxes and restrictions, creating resentment in the colonies.

• It caused the colonies to break away immediately after the French and Indian war.

• It showed that France was stronger than Britain.

Which European nation lost most of its North American territory as a result of the French and Indian War?

• France
• Netherlands
• Portugal
• Spain

Evaluate the following statement: “The French and Indian War created more problems than it solved for Britain.” Which evidence BEST supports this claim?

• Britain gained new land but faced debt and colonial anger.

• Britain ended slavery but created border disputes.

• France grew stronger in North America after the war.

• Colonists received free land and supported Britain’s rule.