Guided Notes: The French and Indian War

In the early colonial period, European countries were competing to claim land in the _________

• New World

• Old World

• Far East

• Middle East

Answer explanation

In the early colonial period, European countries sought to expand their empires by claiming land in the New World, which refers to the Americas. The Old World refers to Europe, while the Far East and Middle East are not relevant to this context.

This competition between European countries in the early colonial period often led to:

• Peace

• Trade

• Warfare

• Exploration

Answer explanation

The competition among European countries for colonies often escalated into conflicts and wars, as nations sought to expand their empires and control resources, making warfare the most likely outcome of their rivalries.

Great Britain controlled the ________ colonies during the French and Indian War.

• thirteen

• Spanish

• Canadian

• Caribbean

Answer explanation

During the French and Indian War, Great Britain controlled the thirteen colonies, which were the original British settlements in North America. The other options, such as Spanish, Canadian, and Caribbean, do not accurately represent British control at that time.

France occupied ________ during the French and Indian War.

• Canada

• Mexico

• Brazil

• India

Answer explanation

During the French and Indian War, France occupied Canada, which was a significant territory in North America. The other options, Mexico, Brazil, and India, were not occupied by France during this conflict.

Both Great Britain and France wanted to expand and control the _________

• Ohio River Valley

• Rocky Mountains

• Mississippi Delta

• Great Plains

Answer explanation

Both Great Britain and France sought to expand their territories in North America, particularly over the Ohio River Valley, which was strategically important for trade and settlement.

George Washington first appeared in the French and Indian War at what age?

• 18

• 21

• 25

• 30

Answer explanation

George Washington first joined the French and Indian War in 1754 at the age of 21, making this the correct answer. His early military experience began during this conflict.

George Washington served as a ________-colonel in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War.

• lieutenant

• major

• sergeant

• captain

Answer explanation

George Washington held the rank of lieutenant-colonel in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War, making 'lieutenant' the correct choice in this context.

George Washington fought in the Battle of ________ Glen.

• Jumonville

• Brandywine

• Monmouth

• Yorktown

Answer explanation

George Washington fought in the Battle of Jumonville Glen in 1754, which was one of the early conflicts in the French and Indian War. The other battles listed occurred later and are not associated with this specific location.

Which Native American tribes allied with the French during the French and Indian War?

• Potawatomi, Winnebago, Ojibwa

• Iroquois Confederacy

• Cherokee

• Sioux

Answer explanation

The Potawatomi, Winnebago, and Ojibwa tribes allied with the French during the French and Indian War, seeking to protect their lands from British expansion. The Iroquois Confederacy and others sided with the British.

The British allied with the ________ Confederacy during the French and Indian War.

• Iroquois

• Cherokee

• Huron

• Algonquin

Answer explanation

The British allied with the Iroquois Confederacy during the French and Indian War, as they sought to strengthen their position against the French and their Native American allies.