Exploring the French and Indian War

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

• Disputes over the Ohio River Valley

• Cultural conflicts

• Religious differences

• Trade disagreements

Which young military leader played a significant role in the early conflicts of the French and Indian War?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

What was the name of the fort that George Washington built out of necessity?

• Fort Duquesne

• Fort Necessity

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Fort William Henry

Which British general was sent to drive the French out of the Ohio Valley in 1755?

• General Edward Braddock

• General James Wolfe

• General William Pitt

• General George Washington

Which battle marked a significant turning point for the British in 1759?

• Battle of Fort Duquesne

• Battle of Fort Necessity

• Battle of Quebec

• Battle of Fort William Henry

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

• France gained control of Canada

• Spain lost Florida

• Britain gained control of French territories in Canada

• The American colonies gained independence

Which territory did Spain gain as a result of the Treaty of Paris?

• Caribbean islands

• Canada

• Florida

• Territory west of the Mississippi River

What was the Proclamation of 1763 intended to do?

• Establish new British colonies

• Increase trade with American Indians

• Prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains

• Encourage westward expansion

Who led the American Indian alliance against the British after the French and Indian War?

• Chief Sitting Bull

• Chief Joseph

• Chief Tecumseh

• Chief Pontiac

How did the French and Indian War contribute to the American Revolution?

• It weakened British military power

• It increased colonial dissatisfaction with British policies

• It led to the immediate independence of the colonies

• It improved relations between the colonists and American Indians