The French and Indian War

What were the major countries of the world in competition over during the 1700s?

• They were competing to conquer most land

• They were all trying to discover the most countries

• The major countries were competing for trade

• They were competing to be the world’s strongest man

True or False. Because of the mountains and forts blocking their way, the English were content to limit their empire to the Atlantic Coast.

• True. European settlers have always been blocked in by the Appalachian Mountains

• False. If you think the answer is true you need your head examined

Which sentence best describes why Washington was sent to build a fort near the Ohio River Valley?

• Because they were told by the British government to build a fort near the Ohio Valley

• The King of England wanted to use it as a home in North America

• The purpose of placing a fort in the area was to secure land for the British

True or False. Although Washington’s men surprised the French, they soon surrendered and returned to Virginia.

• True. Washington was inexperienced and lost the battle that started the war

• False. This is a trick. Washington was the general who fought for America in the Revolutionary War.

What range of years was the French and Indian War?

• 1654 - 1663

• 1775 - 1783

• 1754 - 1763

• 1629 - 1640

Why was the conflict called the French and Indian War?

• The US fought France and the Natives separately

• It pitted the French against the British and their Native allies

• It was called this by the British, who were fighting France and her Native allies

• The war pitted the French against their Native American enemies