French and Indian War Quiz

Who was Britain's main rival in the early 1700's?

• Portugal

• France

• USA

• Spain

What were the British and French fighting for before the French and Indian War?

• Who should be king of both countries

• land and riches from many parts of the world

• The border between France and England

• Control over the Silk Road

What were the British and French fighting over in North America?

• control of the Great Lakes

• control of the Gulf of Mexico

• Ohio River Valley and Mississippi River

• New York Harbor

Why was this area in the Americas that the British and French were fighting over so important?

• The area had great trade routes. Control of it

  would create wealth and power.

• The area was rich in gold and silver. Control of

  it would create wealth.

• Control of this land would make it easier to win

  the war against Spain

• Control of this area would create a place for

  people to move to.

Who had the larger population of citizens in the colonies?

• Dutch

• French

• Spanish

• British

Who did most of the Indian tribes side with, and why?

• The French, because they were more powerful than the British.

• The British, because the British treated them better and respected their culture.

• The French, because they wanted to trade and not take control over the land.

• The British, because they wanted to trade and not take over land.

Who did the colonists support in the French and Indian War?

• The British

• The Americans

• Neither, they were neutral.

• The French

When did the French and Indian War take place?

• 1756-1763

• 1856-1863

• 1492- 1550

• 1600 -1750

What British officer gained experience and fame in the French and Indian War?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Ben Franklin

What did the French and Indian War also start?

• The French Revolution in France

• The Revolutionary War in the colonies

• The Seven Years War in Europe

• The Spanish and American War in the colonies