Conflict in the Ohio River Valley

What countries were competing to get land in North America?

• England

• France

• Canada

• Spain

Why did these countries want land in North America?

• To get North America's resources

• To find treasure

• To spread their religion

• To take control of Native Americans

The more land resources a country could acquire, the more ___________ they could accumulate.

• wealth

• land

• candy

• air

What countries were England's biggest threats? (Choose 2)

• Canada

• Spain

• France

• Netherlands

How did countries protect their land?

• They built forts

• They sent soldiers

• They built boats to sail the waterways

• They had Native Americans fight for them

What caused the conflict between France and England that led to the French and Indian War?

• Religious differences between the two countries
• Disagreement over trade routes in the Pacific Ocean
• England was moving into the Ohio River Valley to take over the French fur trade.

• France was stealing resources from the British.

Explain why the Ohio River was so important to France.

• It was an important transportation route for the fur trade and access to the interior of North America.

• It was a popular destination for European immigrants
• It provided access to the Pacific Ocean
• It was a source of abundant gold and silver

Give at least two reasons why the Native Americans would join the French.

• The French didn't destroy Native American land like the farmers from England did.

• French fur traders had created positive relationships with the Native Americans and had assimilated into their culture.

• Religious freedom and education opportunities
• Desire for revenge and power

What Native American tribe(s) took England's side in the conflict?

• Algonquin

• Huron

• Cherokee

• Iroquois

Why did the Native American tribe join with the British during the French and Indian War?

• The British promised them to keep trade prices low after the war

• To gain access to advanced weaponry from England
• To seek protection from the English army
• Because they wanted to establish a new trade route with England