French and Indian War

Which European empires emerged as the big winners in North America?

• England, France, and Spain

• England, France, and Portugal

• England, Spain, and Portugal

• France, Spain, and Portugal

In what year did England form a union with Wales and Scotland and became known as Great Britain?

• 1607

• 1707

• 1807

• 1907

What was the economic system called in Great Britain?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Mercantilism

• Communism

What does mercantilism mean?

• Strict government control over trade

• Free trade without restrictions

• Equal trade balance

• No trade with other countries

Why did Great Britain seek to settle many colonies around the world?

• To establish political dominance

• To extract and sell natural resources

• To spread their culture and language

• To create a global empire

What was the key to holding all of the colonies for Great Britain?

• Building forts

• Sending ships and troops

• Establishing trade agreements

• Enforcing strict laws

Which empires colonized most of South America?

• England and France

• France and Spain

• Spain and Portugal

• England and Spain

What was the major conflict between Great Britain and France called?

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The French and Indian War

• The War of 1812

What was the outcome agreed to in the Treaty of Paris of 1763?

• France gave up all their colonies in North America

• Great Britain gave up all their colonies in North America

• Spain gave up all their colonies in North America

• All countries maintained their colonies in North America

What was the Royal Proclamation of 1763?

• A policy enacted by King George

• A treaty between Great Britain and France

• A rebellion led by Native Americans

• A military alliance between England and Spain