The French and Indian War: Unit 11

What was one of the main causes of the French and Indian War?

• Disputes over the Ohio River Valley

• The invention of the steam engine

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The discovery of gold in California

Describe one way the Treaty of Paris 1763 changed the map of North America.

• It gave Florida to Spain.

• It returned Canada to France.

• It gave Alaska to Russia.

• It made Mexico a British colony.

What was a significant impact of the French and Indian War on Native Americans?

• They gained new territories.

• They lost land and power.

• They formed a new nation.

• They became allies with Spain.

Explain how the French and Indian War set the stage for the American Revolution.

• It increased British debt, leading to higher taxes on colonies.

• It made the colonies independent immediately.

• It resulted in the colonies gaining new territories.

• It led to the colonies forming their own army.

Identify one reason why the British were able to win the French and Indian War.

• They had more advanced technology.

• They had stronger alliances with Native Americans.

• They had a larger population in the colonies.

• They had better weather conditions.

What was the primary goal of the French in the French and Indian War?

• To expand their territory in North America

• To establish a new religion

• To find a new trade route to Asia

• To abolish slavery

How did the outcome of the French and Indian War affect the British colonies?

• It led to increased taxes and regulations.

• It resulted in immediate independence.

• It caused the colonies to lose land.

• It made the colonies part of France.

What was one of the consequences of the Treaty of Paris 1763 for France?

• France gained control of India.

• France lost its territories in North America.

• France became a British colony.

• France gained new territories in Africa.

What was the role of William Pitt in the French and Indian War?

• He was a British general who fought in the war.

• He was the British Prime Minister who supported the war effort.

• He was a French spy who worked against the British.

• He was a Native American leader allied with the French.

The Europeans offered __________ in exchange for furs, pelts, and leather.

• manufactured goods

• gold

• ships

• agriculture goods