European Rivalries and the Ohio River Valley (1750s)

By 1750, which European country had greater territorial holdings in North America than Britain?

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

• Netherlands

Why was the Ohio River Valley important to both the British and the French?

• It was rich in gold mines

• It provided a navigable route to the Gulf of Mexico

• It was the site of the first American colony

• It had the largest population of settlers

Based on the information provided, what might have happened if the French had not attacked English settlers in the Ohio River Valley?

• The British would have left the area alone

• There may have been less immediate conflict between the French and British

• The Spanish would have taken over the region

• The Native Americans would have become the dominant power

Who emerged as a respected military leader during the French and Indian War?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Why did most Native Americans side with the French during the French and Indian War?

• French fur traders had historically cooperated and developed friendly relations with Native Americans.

• The French promised them land.

• The British forced them to fight.

• The French had a larger army.

Explain two reasons why the Iroquois League sided with the British in the French and Indian War.

• They were enemies of tribes allied with the French and had a history of poor relations with the French.

• They wanted to move to France and liked French food.

• They were paid more by the British and disliked American colonists.

• They wanted to avoid war and remain neutral.

Explain why the Iroquois Confederacy decided to support the British instead of the French after 1760. Use evidence from the historical context.

• The Iroquois believed the British would win the war and wanted to be on the winning side.

• The Iroquois were offered more land by the French.

• The Iroquois had a long-standing alliance with the Spanish.

• The Iroquois wanted to avoid all European conflicts.

What was the outcome of the French and Indian War (1754–1763)?

• It would change the colonial landscape of North America.

• It led to the independence of Canada.

• It resulted in the unification of Native American tribes.

• It caused the end of European colonization in North America.