2.6: The French and Indian War

What is New France?

• A former French colony in North America

• A modern region in France

• A historical period in French history

• A type of French cuisine

George Washington was the first President of which country?

• United States

• Canada

• United Kingdom

• Australia

The French and Indian War was:

• a conflict between France and Native American tribes

• a war between France and England in North America

• a civil war in France

• a battle between French and Indian forces

William Pitt was a prominent figure in which country's history?

• United States

• France

• United Kingdom

• Germany

Pontiac was a famous:

• Car manufacturer

• Native American chief

• Explorer

• Scientist

The Proclamation of 1763 was:

• a law that established new taxes on the colonies.

• a decree that ended the French and Indian War.

• a proclamation that restricted colonial expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• a treaty that granted independence to the American colonies.

George Grenville was a British statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1763 to 1765. What was his role?

• Prime Minister of Great Britain

• King of England

• President of the United States

• Governor of Canada

The Sugar Act was:

• a British law that imposed taxes on sugar and molasses imported into the American colonies.

• an American law that provided subsidies for sugar production.

• a French law that restricted sugar trade with the British.

• a Spanish law that banned sugar imports from the Caribbean.

The French established colonies in the Americas because:

• they wanted to expand their empire and access new resources.

• they were fleeing from religious persecution.

• they were invited by the indigenous people.

• they wanted to escape the harsh climate of France.

The French and Indian War was caused by conflicts over which territory?

• Ohio River Valley

• Mississippi River

• Great Lakes

• Appalachian Mountains