Chapter 1: The French and Indian War

According to the passage, which two countries had colonies all over the world in the 1750s and were fighting each other on and off for nearly a century?

• Spain and Portugal

• Great Britain and France

• Germany and Italy

• Russia and China

Fill in the blank: The conflict between Great Britain and France in North America was known as the ________ in North America, but in Europe and Asia, it was called the Seven Years’ War.

• French and Indian War

• American Revolution

• War of 1812

• Spanish-American War

What was the name of the fort that the French built after capturing a small British fort in present-day Pennsylvania?

• Fort Duquesne

• Fort Necessity

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Fort Pitt

Who was the young British military officer from Virginia who led 150 soldiers to join forces with the British soldiers at the fort in 1754?

Why did Washington and his soldiers have to surrender at Fort Necessity?

• They ran out of food

• They were outnumbered and their gunpowder was soaked by rain

• They received reinforcements

• The French retreated

The statement explaining why the fighting had taken place was written in English and accurately explained to Washington.

• True

• False

According to the passage, who did the British officials blame for the unwise decisions and for signing the statement after the soldiers returned to Virginia?

• The British officials blamed the local governors.

• The British officials blamed the soldiers.

• The British officials blamed the American colonists.

• The British officials blamed the French government.

Who was sent by the British in 1755 to seize Fort Duquesne and drive the French from the Ohio River valley?

• George Washington

• Edward Braddock

• Jumonville

• Native Americans

What was the first task assigned by General Braddock after arriving in America?

• Establish a base camp

• Negotiate with local tribes

• Scout the area

• Organize a military parade

General Braddock was familiar with the tactics needed to fight in the dense forests of North America.

• True

• False