French and Indian War Quiz

The French and Indian War grew out of a long standing rivalry between which two countries?

• France

• England

• Spain

• America

Where was the war fought from 1754-1763?

• Europe

• India

• Asia

• North America

What other name was the French and Indian War known as?

• The Seven Years War

• The 100 Years War

• The North American War

• The European War

What were the English concerned about the French building in the Ohio River Valley?

• Forts
• Roads
• Bridges
• Canals

Why were the English Colonies pushing west?

• To search for gold and other valuable resources.
• To escape religious persecution.
• The population of English colonies was rapidly growing.

• To establish trade routes with Native American tribes.

Who led a small force into Ohio in 1754?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin

After he was defeated at Fort Duquesne, Washington retreated and was forced to build which other fort?

• Fort Defiance
• Fort Indigo
• Fort Obligation
• Fort Necessity

After Washington was defeated by the French and Indians, which state was he forced to return to?

• Virginia
• Pennsylvania
• Massachusetts
• New York

Who did the British send to drive the French out of the Ohio Valley in 1755?

• Captain John Smith
• General Edward Braddock
• Colonel William Johnson
• General George Washington

In which year was the French and Indian War officially declared?

• 1756
• 1763
• 1789
• 1776