The French and Indian War

What was the French and Indian War?

• A war between Britain and France over North American territory

• A war between the British colonies and American Indians

• A war between the British colonies and Spain

• A war between the French and American Indians

Where was New France located?

• In the British colonies

• In Canada & west of the British colonies

• In South America

• In Pennsylvania & New York

What sparked the major conflict between Britain and France?

• Trade with American Indians

• Religious differences

• Territorial disputes

• Economic competition

Who played a role in the French and Indian War?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

How did the British turn the tables on the French?

• By attacking French colonies around the world & forming a blockade

• Through signing a peace treaty

• By forming an alliance with all of the American Indians

• By launching a surprise attack in Europe

What was one way Britain tried to help pay for the war?

• Taxing the colonists

• The American Revolution

• Force colonists to come home

• Starting a fight with the Spanish

What was the outcome of the French and Indian War?

• Britain gained control of French land in North America

• France gained control of North America

• The American colonies gained independence

• The war ended in a stalemate

What is the French and Indian War also known as?

• The Revolutionary War

• The War of 1812

• The Seven Years' War

• The Civil War

The French and Indian War sparked issues that eventually led to..

• The French and Indian War

• The American Revolution

• The Civil War

• America remaining under British control FOREVER

Why did many Native Americans side with the French during the French & Indian War?

• The French treated them with more respect and weren't building on their land

• The British didn't want to align with them

• The Native Americans wanted the French to take over all of the Americas

• They didn't.. they fought the French