The French and Indian War - Notes

What two main European countries had claimed land in North America, before the French and Indian War?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Portugal

Before the war, Canada and the Ohio River Valley were controlled by the...

• Native Americans

• British

• Colonists

• French

What country controlled the Atlantic Coast?

• France

• England

• Spain

• All of the above

Which country treated the Native Americans with respect, both when it came to trade and setting up settlements on their land? (They were allies)

• France

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

The English built settlements and forts on Native American lands.

• True

• False

The British were allies with...

• All Native Americans

• None of the Native Americans

• The Huron Tribe

• The Iroquois Confederation

During the 1700's, this area of land was fought for between the French and the English.

• 13 Colonies

• Ohio River Valley

• Canada

• Appalachian Mountains

Why did the English want territory in the Ohio River Valley?

• In search of gold

• To make peace with the Native Americans

• To expand their territory towards the west

• To earn profit from the fur trade

What marked the beginning of the French and Indian War?

• The attack on Fort Necessity

• The French taking over the Native American's territory

• The Proclamation of 1763

• The French invading the 13 colonies

Who set up Fort Necessity in the Ohio River Valley?

• George Washington

• King George

• Edward Braddock

• James Wolfe