Colonies/French & Indian War

What two countries were involved in the French and Indian war?

• France

• Britain

• Spain

• Italy

What was a reason for the war?

• Each believed they were more powerful

• The Spanish were trying to invade.

• They were worried about Native Americans

• Each believed the other would try and take their land

On which side did the colonist from the northern colonies fight?

• French

• Britain

Which side did the Native Americans fight for?

• France

• Britain

• Spain

• They did not pick a side

Who won the French and Indian war?

• French

• Native American

• British

• Spainish

What was the name of the treaty that officially ended the war?

• Treaty of Peace

• Treaty of Parish

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Surrender

What was the Proclamation of 1763?

• It was a new tax on the colonists.

• It was an announcement stating that each colonist would receive 3 acres of land.

• It was an announcement stating that colonists couldn't settle on the newly won land.

• It was a new law which required colonists to register for plots of land.

Why was the French and Indian War fought?

• British were mad at the Natives.

• It was fought because a famous leader was killed.

• It was fought to gain land.

• It was fought because they were mad at King George III.

Why did most Native Americans side with the French?

• The French stole ALL their land

• The French did not spread diseases

• The French were good trading partners and were not trying to steal their land

• The British were nicer to the Native Americans

What did Ben Franklin want the colonies to do during the French and Indian War with this drawing?

• join together to defeat the French

• help the Native Americans

• join together to defeat the British

• surrender to the French