French and Indian War Quiz

What was the main reason for the conflict between Great Britain and France in the 1750s?

• Disputes over trade routes

• Conflicting claims to lands in the Ohio River valley

• Religious differences

• Disagreements over language

What was the relationship between Great Britain and France before the war?

• They were allies

• They had been fighting on and off for nearly a century

• They had no contact

• They were trade partners

What was the purpose of the French and British building fortifications in North America?

• To promote trade

• To limit each other's influence

• To build new cities

• To explore new lands

Who were the allies of the French at Fort Duquesne?

• Iroquois and Mohawk

• Shawnee and Delaware

• Cherokee and Sioux

• Apache and Navajo

What was the main reason for the British determination to seize Fort Duquesne?

• To control the Ohio River valley.

• To establish a new trade route.

• To find gold.

• To build a new settlement.

How many colonial soldiers was Washington given command of?

• 300

• 450

• 600

• 750

What happened to General Braddock during the attack near Fort Duquesne?

• He was captured.

• He was killed.

• He won the battle.

• He retreated successfully.

What was the main reason for the British wanting to control the rivers?

• To build bridges

• To stop French supplies

• To create new colonies

• To improve fishing

Who helped the British capture Fort Duquesne?

• Native American allies and American colonists

• French allies and Spanish soldiers

• German mercenaries and Dutch traders

• Portuguese sailors and Italian merchants

What is the definition of a "treaty" as mentioned in the vocabulary section?

• A war declaration

• A formal agreement between two or more groups

• A type of government

• A cultural tradition