French and Indian War Quiz

Which Native American leader protested against the French escalation?

• Mingo chief Tanaghrisson

• Pontiac

• Tecumseh

• Sitting Bull

What was the French reaction to the English trading base at Pickawillany?

• They ignored it

• They attacked it

• They traded with it

• They formed an alliance

What was the fate of General Edward Braddock's expedition against Fort Duquesne?

• Successful capture

• Retreat to Virginia

• Disastrous defeat

• Stalemate

Which tribes flanked the redcoats during Braddock's advance?

• Iroquois, Mohawk, Seneca

• Ottawa, Ojibwa, Wyandot, Potawatomi

• Cherokee, Shawnee, Delaware

• Huron, Algonquin, Abenaki

What was the British response to the French victory at Fort Duquesne?

• Immediate retreat

• Reinforcement of troops

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Economic sanctions

What was the main reason for the French and Indian War?

• Territorial disputes

• Religious differences

• Economic sanctions

• Cultural conflicts

What did the war afford the Indian allies of New France?

• Opportunities to expand territory

• Opportunities to avenge injustices

• Opportunities to trade with the British

• Opportunities to form new alliances

What did the Indians do during the winter of 1755-1756?

• Built new settlements

• Integrated into Canadian operations

• Took prisoners and burned boats

• Negotiated peace treaties

How many of the 2,308 parolees were saved by the French and Canadians?

• 1,000

• 1,500

• 2,000

• 308

Which fort did the British successfully besiege in 1758?

• Fort William Henry

• Fort Carillon

• Fort Frontenac

• Fort Duquesne