The End of One War, the Start of Another

What was one of the main outcomes of the French and Indian War for Great Britain?

• It lost all its colonies in North America.

• It gained more land in North America.

• It formed an alliance with the French.

• It abolished the British monarchy.

Why did the British government issue the Proclamation of 1763?

• To increase taxes on the colonists.

• To grant independence to the American colonies.

• To avoid conflict with Native Americans.

• To encourage colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.

What was Pontiac's War?

• A rebellion organized by the Ottawa chief Pontiac.

• A battle between British and French forces.

• A conflict between British soldiers and colonists.

• A treaty signed between Native Americans and the British.

How did the colonists react to the Proclamation of 1763?

• They were pleased with the British decision.

• They supported the British soldiers stationed along the demarcation line.

• They ignored the proclamation and settled westward.

• They were angered by the restriction on their freedom.

What was the British government's perspective on the newly acquired land after the war?

• It was empty land for colonists to settle.

• It was land where conflict with Native Americans should be avoided.

• It was land to be sold to the highest bidder.

• It was land to be preserved for future generations.

Why did the colonists resent having British soldiers on their land?

• The soldiers were a reminder of British control.

• The soldiers provided protection from Native American attacks.

• The soldiers were building new settlements for the colonists.

• The soldiers helped the colonists with farming.