The French and Indian War & Taxes

What area of land was disputed between France and Britain?

• Ohio River Valley

• Mississippi River Valley

• Appalachian Mountains

• Louisiana

What dose it mean to be in debt?

• To owe money to someone

• Someone owes you money

• When someone has no money left

• When someone is rich.

What two countries were involved in the French and Indian war?

• France

• Britain

• Spain

• Italy

Who won the French and Indian war?

• French

• Native American

• British

• Spainish

Why did Native Americans help the French during the French and Indian War?

• The French forced them to fight along with them.

• They thought if the French won they would take them the France

• They hated the British

• The French built strong relationships and respected the Native Americans.

After the French and Indian war the relationship between Great Britain and the 13 colonists was on happy terms.

• True

• False

What caused Great Britain to go to war with France?

• Britain wanted to remain a world power

• France tried to take over British Colonies

• Britain wanted to stop Napoleon from taking over Europe

• Britain and France were allied against Germany

What two (2) problems did Great Britain face after the French and Indian war?

• Needed to protect colonies in case France ever came back.

• Needed to pay back debts from the French and Indian war.

• Needed to regain control of India.

• Needed to regain control of the North American colonies.

What did Great Britain do to try and prevent France from taking back its colonies in North America?

• Decided to keep a standing army in the Colonies - to defend them.

• Decided to train militias that could defend the colonies when needed.

• Decided to let France take over the colonies in North America

• Decided to destroy France.

For what two (2) reasons did Britain impose new taxes on the Colonies?

• To raise money to pay off debt from the French and Indian war.

• To pay for upkeep of the army in the colonies.

• To pay for parties the British nobility were having.

• To pay for war against the United States.