"French and Indian War" Article Quiz

Which of the following best describes a central idea of the text?

• The Native Americans lived in perfect harmony with their French allies.

• France had a larger, more established presence in North America than the British, which made their defeat all the more embarrassing.

• The French and Indian War was the culmination of a struggle between two foreign powers for, essentially, global dominance.

• The French and Indian War was unique among the four wars between Britain and France, as it was the only one to be fought on North American soil.

Which of the following quotes helps develop the central idea of the text?

• "The New World served as the stage for a small but significant part of the struggle for global domination between England and France."

• "Round four, the final conflict of this particular global struggle between England and France, broke out in 1754. Unlike the three previous conflicts, this war began in the New World."

• "A majority of the Native American tribes involved in the conflict sided with France in the French and Indian War, despite the larger British presence in North America. Unlike the British, the French took strides to develop diplomacy with indigenous populations."

• "France was weakened by the loss of New France, the financial burden of war, and the embarrassing overall defeat."

Which of the following statements best summarizes why some Native Americans allied with either side of the war?

• In general, Native American played one side against the other to their own advantage, but a majority sided with the French due to positive trade relations between them.

• The majority of eastern native tribes sided with the French due to their sense of loyalty and dependence on these Europeans.

• Many Native Americans sided with the English because they saw the tactical advantage of allying with the greater presence of British settlers than the few French.

• There was a relatively even split between Native American groups who chose to fight; this was based more on geographical location and proximity to certain European settlements.

How does the text connect the outcome of the French and Indian War to the American Revolution?

• Following their loss, France was in bad shape and could only ally themselves with the ragtag Americans colonists; this led to France's reluctant participation in the American Revolution.

• The financial strain of the war prompted Britain to raise colonial taxes; this frustration with taxes, coupled with frustration for prohibited expansion, led to revolution in the colonies.

• France's embarrassing loss in the French and Indian War provoked further animosity towards Britain; to get back at them, France began seeding ideas about revolution in the colonies.

• Following the war, Native Americans were disturbed by British policies in a once French-settled land, and this further added to the turmoil Britain was facing as it attempted hold on to control of America.

How does the conclusion contribute to the overall text?

• It highlights the different perspectives of Natives and Europeans on alliances and their purpose.

• It draws attention to the unsatisfactory end to the French & Indian War for the British.

• It details the outcomes for all the sides of the war and sets up for the transition into the Civil War.

• It circles back around to the points made in the introduction of the text.

Why does the author include the quote from Minavavana?

• It provided an example of how many Native Americans viewed their participation in the war, and how they (specifically those who sided with the French) viewed both the two European camps.

• It demonstrates how Natvie Americans viewed all Europeans as "Englishmen".

• It demonstrates how Native Americans thought about the spirits of their ancestors.

• It provided a list of ways that Europeans could build closer relationships with different Native American groups and avoid war.

What happened to France's power in the New World over the course of the 18th century?

• France was the dominant power at the start of the 18th century but lost their territories to Britain.

• Britain was the dominant power at the start of the 18th century but lost their territories to France.

• After fighting four wars France was defeated by the Native Americans.

• After fighting four wars, the French & British lost to the Americans.

What caused the French & India War according to the text?

• Both Britain and France wanted access to the Mississippi River and control of fur trade routes.

• France was in danger of losing control of the fur trade to the Native Americans.

• Access over the West Coast of North America caused friction between France and England.

• Control over Ohio Valley territory was threatened by the Americans.

Based on the article, what can be inferred about the relationships between Native Americans, the French, and the British?

• France created alliances with some Native American tribes while also attempting to respect Native customs.

• Britain created alliances with some Native American tribes while also attempting to respect Native customs.

• Strong alliances were formed among all three groups, but Native peoples fought among themselves.

• Native peoples refused to create alliances with Europeans or colonists and instead only allied with one another.

Based on the evidence provided, what was the military turning point in the French and Indian War?

• When the British took Louisbourg France's power became weakened.

• Following the battle on the Plains of Abraham Britain was defeated by France.

• When Canadian forces were strengthened as a result of the death of a French commander in Quebec.

• Following the fall of Montreal, all French influence immediately ended in Canada.