Clash of the Empires

What new weapon did the Europeans bring to North America?

• the musket

• the bow

• the knife

• the shotgun

Which nation built permanent trading posts?

• the Spanish

• the Germans

• the British

• the French

What happened when game became scarce?

• The American Indians had more to trade.

• The American Indians had less to trade.

• There was a drought.

• There was too much water.

What rivers came together to create the Ohio River?

• the Monongahela and Allegheny

• the Mississippi and Missouri

• the French Creek and Oil Creek

• The Pittsburgh and Duquesne

What was the land surrounding the forks of the Ohio called?

• Adams Country

• Ashland County

• Crawford Country

• Ohio Country

What geographic barrier kept the British to the sea coast at first?

• Mississippi River

• Appalachian Mountains

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Shenandoah Mountains

Where was Jumonville born?

• England

• New France

• Germany

• Spain

What happened on the morning of May 27, 1754?

• The British won the French and Indian War.

• Washington surrendered to the French.

• Jumonville and some soldiers were killed

• The French won the French and Indian War

How many different reports are there for the events of May 27th. 1754?

• one

• two

• three

• four

Why did Tanaghrisson tell the French that he was their friend and ally against the British?

• He wanted to earn money for his family

• This protected his family and kept the French involved in trade

• He wanted to protect the land

• He wanted the British to take care of his family