The French and Indian War

By 1750, how many colonies did the British have along the eastern coast of North America?

• 10

• 12

• 13

• 15

What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?

• Both British and French wanted the same land

• The British wanted to expand their territory in India

• The French were seeking revenge for previous conflicts

• Native American tribes wanted to control the fur trade

When did the French and Indian War begin?

• 1754

• 1763

• 1775

• 1789

What does "representation" mean in the passage?

• A leader who speaks for the people

• A method of voting

• A type of government

• A form of communication

Many colonists felt they should not have to pay the new taxes imposed by the British government because:

• they were not represented in the British Parliament.

• they believed the taxes were too high.

• they wanted to support the British economy.

• they had already paid enough taxes in the past.

What was another name for the French and Indian War?

• The War of 1812

• The Seven Years' War

• The American Revolutionary War

• The Napoleonic Wars

What treaty ended the French and Indian War?

• Treaty of Paris (1763)

• Treaty of Versailles (1783)

• Treaty of Ghent (1814)

• Treaty of Utrecht (1713)

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• John Adams

How did Britain pay for the war?

• By passing new taxes

• By borrowing from foreign nations

• By reducing military spending

• By increasing trade tariffs

Why were the colonists upset with the British government after the war?

• They had to pay taxes without representation.

• They were forced to house British soldiers.

• They were denied the right to vote in British elections.

• They were required to follow British laws without consent.