Chapter One Unit 4

What was Benjamin Franklin’s purpose for creating this cartoon?

• to criticize British leadership during the French and Indian War

• to unite the colonies during the French and Indian War

• to lay the groundwork for American independence

• to express his belief in a unique American identity

Which line of longitude is closest to the city of Quebec?

• 45° N

• 50° N

• 75° W

• 80° W

In 1763, which country controlled the land west of the Mississippi River?

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

• the Netherlands

According to the map, where was the first battle of the French and Indian War fought?

• Fort Frontenac

• Fort Necessity

• Fort Niagara

• Fort Oswego

Based on the map, which location was strategically important for controlling the Ohio River?

• Fort Duquesne

• Fort Edward

• Montreal

• Quebec

Based on Mingo’s account, which word best describes the relationship between the Choctaw and the French?

• beneficial

• challenging

• joyful

• neutral

Which line from the excerpt supports the conclusion that Mingo sees the British presence as a positive?

• I am master of the whole Choctaw nation; by birth, by long employment, & by long experience, it is to me to give instruction to the rest.

• When I was young, the white men came among us bearing abundance.

• In case we deliver up our French medals & commissions, we expect to receive as good in their place, and that we should bear the same authority & be entitled to the same presents.

• Therefore, we need not be uneasy that the English settle upon our lands, as by that means they can more easily supply our wants.

Why was Edward Braddock an ineffective leader during the French and Indian War? Select the two correct answers.

• He was unskilled at building forts.

• He had little experience as a general.

• He was unfamiliar with the North American terrain.

• He was unwilling to take advice from the colonists.

• He ignored the warnings of Native American allies.

What mistakes did George Washington make in 1754? Select the three correct answers.

• He got lost navigating the dense forest.

• He brought too few soldiers to fight the French and their allies.

• He required his soldiers to wear red uniforms in the woods.

• He built a makeshift fort on low ground.

• He signed a statement taking responsibility for fighting against the French.

Competing claims over which area were central to the French and Indian War?

• the Ohio River valley

• the St. Lawrence River

• the port of New Orleans

• the Appalachian Mountains