French and Indian War Quiz

Who was James Wolfe?

• An American Indian chief who led the Native American forces in the French and Indian War

• A British politician who negotiated the Treaty of Paris

• A French general who fought in the French and Indian War

• A British general who got killed during the French and Indian War

When did the French and Indian War take place?

• 1861 to 1865

• 1754 to 1763

• 1803 to 1815

• 1776 to 1783

Which countries were involved in the French and Indian War?

• France and Great Britain

• Great Britain and the American Indian nations

• France and Spain

• Great Britain and Spain

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

• Religious differences between the French and British colonists

• Conflict over territory in North America

• Disputes over trade routes in the Atlantic Ocean

• Competition for control of the Caribbean islands

Which fort did the French build in 1754 to keep the British out of their territory?

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Fort Pitt

• Fort Duquesne

• Fort Niagara

Who led the British forces in the Battle of Jumonville Glen?

• George Washington

• James Wolfe

• Louis-Joseph de Montcalm

• William Pitt

Which side did most Native nations initially side with in the French and Indian War?

• They fought on both sides

• They remained neutral

• Great Britain

• France

Who took over the planning for the war and sent additional soldiers to capture French settlements in Canada?

• William Pitt

• Louis-Joseph de Montcalm

• George Washington

• James Wolfe

What major victory did the British achieve in 1759?

• Capture of Fort Duquesne

• Capture of Montreal

• Capture of Fort Ticonderoga

• Capture of Quebec

What did the Treaty of Paris in 1763 require France to do?

• Give up virtually all of its North American territory

• Give up control of the Caribbean islands

• Pay reparations to Great Britain

• Recognize the independence of the American colonies