Quiz on American Colonies and French Conflict

What was the population of the American colonies by 1754?

• 500,000 people

• Over a million people

• 750,000 people

• 250,000 people

Which region did settlers dream of moving to, according to the text?

• Rocky Mountains

• Ohio River Valley

• Great Plains

• Mississippi Delta

Who was chosen to command the militia to drive the French out?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

How many French soldiers did Washington and his men encounter?

• 50

• 35

• 20

• 45

What was the conflict between the French and British colonists called?

• The Revolutionary War

• The French and Indian War

• The War of 1812

• The Civil War

Who was the most outspoken politician advocating for the colonies to unite?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Hancock

What was the plan to unite the colonies politically and militarily called?

• The Continental Congress

• The Albany Plan of Union

• The Monroe Doctrine

• The Articles of Confederation

What did each colony believe about the Albany Plan of Union?

• It was unnecessary

• It was too expensive

• It was a threat to independence

• It was beneficial

What nickname was given to British soldiers due to their uniforms during the war?

• Redcoats

• Bluecoats

• Greenbacks

• Yellowjackets

What style of warfare did the Native Americans use that was later adopted by colonial militias?

• Guerrilla warfare

• Trench warfare

• Naval warfare

• Aerial warfare