Colonial Territories in North America

Which European power controlled the area known as Louisiana in the 1740s?

• Spain

• Great Britain

• France

• Portugal

What was the colonial version of the Seven Years’ War in Europe known as?

• The Revolutionary War

• The French and Indian War

• The Civil War

• The War of 1812

Who started the French and Indian War in the Ohio Valley?

• General Braddock

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Which British General commanded troops to set out for Ft. Duquesne?

• General Cornwallis

• General Braddock

• General Washington

• General Howe

Who took command after Braddock's death at Ft. Duquesne?

• George Washington

• William Pitt

• James Wolfe

• Edward Braddock

What year did the Treaty of Paris take place?

• 1763

• 1759

• 1757

• 1756

How did Britain attempt to address its financial issues post-French-Indian War?

• Lowered tariffs

• Raised taxes on colonists

• Increased trade with France

• Sold land to Spain

What was the main reason for the Proclamation of 1763?

• To promote trade

• To prevent conflict with Native Americans

• To expand colonial territories

• To increase taxes

Which of the following was a direct result of the Proclamation of 1763?

• Increased trade with Europe

• Establishment of new colonies

• Restriction of westward expansion

• Abolition of slavery

What was the Stamp Act's impact on tavern owners?

• Required them to buy stamps for licenses

• Allowed them to sell stamps

• Exempted them from taxes

• Increased their profits