French and Indian War SSUSH3a.

When did the French and Indian War take place?

• 1689-1754

• 1754-1763

• 1763-1776

• 1776-1783

What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?

• Religious conflicts

• Trade disputes

• Territorial expansion

• Political rivalries

Which country controlled Canada before the French and Indian War?

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

• Netherlands

What land did France surrender to Great Britain in the Treaty of Paris?

• All land east of the Mississippi River

• All land west of the Appalachian Mountains

• All land in North America

• Only the city of New Orleans

How did the outcome of the French and Indian War affect the relationship between the American colonists and the British?

• Strengthened their relationship

• Had no impact on their relationship

• Strained their relationship

• Ended their relationship

What did the American colonists feel after the 1763 Treaty of Paris?

• Empowered and respected

• Disrespected and burdened

• Indifferent and neutral

• Relieved and grateful

What were the benefits for Great Britain after the French and Indian War?

• Reduced national debt

• Increased taxation

• Dominant position in Europe

• Bankruptcy

What did the end of the French and Indian War mean for the American colonists?

• Threats to the American frontier ended

• Increased taxation and inflation

• Loss of trade networks

• Permanent British garrisons

Why did the British government pass tariffs and taxes on the American colonies?

• To encourage economic growth

• To reduce colonial administrative costs

• To punish the colonists

• To fund military expansion

What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?

• Disputes over land in the Ohio River Valley

• Conflicts over trade routes

• Religious differences between the French and the Indians

• Political disagreements between the French and the British