French and Indian War: Checkpoint 1

What two main countries fought against each other in the French and Indian War?

• France and Spain

• France and Britain

• Britain and Germany

• Spain and Portugal

What was the main reason for the conflict that started the French and Indian War?

• Disagreement over religion

• Competition for land and resources in North America

• Arguments about trade with Asia

• Disputes over gold mines in South America

Who created the "Join or Die" political cartoon?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What was the main goal of the Albany Plan of Union?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To unite the colonies for defense against the French

• To create new colonies in the West

• To end slavery in the colonies

Which group of people were allies with the French during the French and Indian War?

• The Spanish settlers

• Many Native American tribes

• The British colonists

• The Dutch traders

Why did the British colonies reject the Albany Plan of Union?

• They wanted to stay loyal to France

• They did not want to give up their individual power

• They thought it was too expensive

• They were afraid of Native Americans

How did the "Join or Die" cartoon encourage the colonies to act?

• It told them to fight against Britain

• It warned them to unite for their own safety

• It asked them to move to France

• It suggested they stop trading with Native Americans

Explain how the struggle for control of the Ohio River Valley contributed to the start of the French and Indian War.

• The British and French both wanted the land for farming and trade, leading to conflict.

• The Spanish controlled the area and fought both sides.

• The Native Americans forced both groups to leave.

• The British and French agreed to share the land peacefully.

Look at the "Join or Die" cartoon. What does the snake cut into pieces represent?

• The British army

• The separate American colonies

• The French soldiers

• The Native American tribes

Imagine you are a colonial leader at the Albany Congress. Using evidence from what you know, explain why you would support or oppose the Albany Plan of Union.

• Support, because uniting would make the colonies stronger against the French and Native Americans.

• Oppose, because uniting would take away each colony’s right to make its own decisions.

• Support, because it would help the colonies trade more easily with Europe.

• Oppose, because it would make the colonies pay more taxes to Britain.