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Who became the British prime minister in 1756 and turned the tide of the French and Indian War in favor of the British?

• George Washington

• William Pitt

• James Wolfe

• Louisbourg

What was the strategic importance of the St. Lawrence River and the Niagara River during the French and Indian War?

• They were used for fishing by the British.

• They were trade routes for the British.

• They were supply routes for the French.

• They were boundaries between territories.

Which fort did the British capture and rename Fort Pitt?

• Fort Niagara

• Fort Duquesne

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Fort Louisbourg

Explain why capturing Quebec was a critical victory for the British during the French and Indian War.

• It was the capital of France.

• It was a major supply point for the French.

• It was the largest city in North America.

• It was a neutral territory.

Describe the strategy William Pitt used to gain control of the French territories in North America.

• He focused on naval battles.

• He sent more soldiers and targeted key rivers and cities.

• He formed alliances with Spain.

• He negotiated peace treaties.

What role did Native American allies play in the British strategy during the French and Indian War?

• They provided food supplies.

• They helped in capturing French forts.

• They acted as translators.

• They built fortifications.

Identify the British general who led the troops to capture Quebec.

• George Washington

• William Pitt

• James Wolfe

• Louisbourg

Analyze how the geography of Quebec contributed to the French belief that it was protected from attack.

• It was surrounded by dense forests.

• It was located on an island.

• It was atop steep cliffs along the St. Lawrence River.

• It was in a desert region.

What was the outcome of the British soldiers climbing the cliffs near Quebec in September 1759?

• They were defeated by the French.

• They captured Quebec after defeating the French.

• They retreated due to harsh weather.

• They formed an alliance with the French.

Evaluate the impact of William Pitt's leadership on the outcome of the French and Indian War.

• It had no significant impact.

• It led to British defeat.

• It was crucial for British victory and territorial expansion.

• It resulted in a stalemate.