3.2 Seven Years’ War Q 2025

(also known as the French & Indian War). This was a war fought between 1754 and 1763 between the two sides: the French, their colonists, and Native American allies vs. the British, their colonists, and Native American allies
(a)  

Meant to stabilize the western frontier, this prohibited American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains, in Native American lands.​ (b)  

provided for an intercolonial government and a system for recruiting troops and collecting taxes from the various colonies for their common defense.
​ ​ (c)  

In this treaty, [1] Great Britain acquired French Canada and Spanish Florida, and [2] Spain was given the French Louisiana Territory. Thus, French power on the continent all but ended​ (d)  

• Seven Years’ War
• Proclamation of 1763
• Albany Plan of Union
• 1763 Treaty of Paris

What was the main cause of the Seven Years’ War in North America?

• Disputes over religious freedom

• Control over disputed territory

• Competition for trade routes in Asia

• The abolition of slavery

Which European powers were primarily involved in the Seven Years’ War in North America?

• Great Britain, France, and Spain

• Portugal, Italy, and Germany

• Russia, Austria, and Prussia

• Sweden, Denmark, and Norway

What was the outcome of the Battle of Fort Necessity in 1754?

• The British won and captured French territory

• The French and Indian War ended

• Washington was forced to surrender to the French

• The Spanish joined the war

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

• They wanted to remain loyal to France

• They were concerned about preserving their own taxation powers

• They did not want to fight in the war

• They preferred Spanish rule

What treaty ended the Seven Years’ War in North America?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris (1763)

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Ghent

What was the British policy of “salutary neglect”?

• Strict enforcement of colonial laws

• Allowing the colonies to govern themselves with little interference

• Forcing colonists to join the British army

• Prohibiting trade with other nations

Why did the British abandon salutary neglect after the Seven Years’ War?

• The war was inexpensive

• The colonies demanded more control

• The war doubled the crown’s debt

• France threatened invasion

What effect did the war have on Native Americans?

• They gained more autonomy

• Their autonomy was challenged by colonial settlements

• They formed an alliance with Spain

• They were given new lands by the British

Which of the following best describes the strategic importance of the Ohio River Valley during the Seven Years’ War?

• It was a major religious center

• It was crucial for westward colonial expansion

• It was the site of the first gold rush

• It was a naval base for the British