The French and Indian War

What triggered the war between Great Britain and France?

• A disagreement over trade

• A diplomatic insult

• The construction of Fort Duquesne

• George Washington's small battle

What was the European name for the conflict known in North America as the French and Indian War?

• The Hundred Years' War

• The Seven Years' War

• The War of the Roses

• The War of Spanish Succession

Who did George Washington offer his services to during the French and Indian War?

• The French army

• The colonial militia

• General Edward Braddock

• The Native American allies

Why did Braddock's strategy of building a road to Fort Duquesne fail?

• His army was not trained for forest combat

• It alerted the French to his position

• It was too expensive

• The road was unnecessary

Which Native American group fought with the French?

• The Cherokee

• The Apache

• The Huron

• The Navajo

What was the outcome of the French and Indian War?

• Great Britain won and gained control of Canada

• Spain took control of the North American territories

• France won and kept Canada

• The war ended in a stalemate

Who became the British prime minister and decided to win the war at any cost?

• George III

• Edward Braddock

• William Pitt

• Benjamin Franklin

What city was named after the British victory at Fort Duquesne?

• Boston

• Quebec

• Pittsburgh

• New York

Which rivers did Pitt want to control to cut off French supplies?

• The Thames and Seine Rivers

• The Hudson and Charles Rivers

• The St. Lawrence and Niagara Rivers

• The Mississippi and Ohio Rivers

What was the result of the Treaty of Paris in 1763?

• Great Britain returned Canada to France

• Spain received land west of the Mississippi River

• France gained control of Florida

• The Native American allies gained independence