6th Grade 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

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

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 required his soldiers to wear red uniforms in the woods.

• He built a makeshift fort on low ground.

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

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

• He got lost navigating the dense forest.

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

The French and Indian War could not have been won without William Pitt. Using evidence from the chapter, support or refute this claim.

• The French and Indian War was won solely due to William Pitt's strategies and leadership.

• William Pitt played a crucial role, but other factors were also significant in winning the French and Indian War.

• The French and Indian War was won without any significant contribution from William Pitt.

• William Pitt's involvement in the French and Indian War was minimal and did not affect the outcome.

Why were the people shown in the image rioting?

• They opposed a tax on paper products.

• They resented the policy of salutary neglect.

• They wanted to import sugar and other goods.

• They disliked their government representatives.

Why did Parliament enforce the policy shown in the map?

• to discourage trade with French trappers

• to prevent conflict with Native Americans

• to respect the boundaries of Spanish territory

• to preserve forests in the Appalachian Mountains