7th Grade U.S. History Quiz: The French and Indian War

The French and Indian War was fought between which two main countries?

(a)  

What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?

• Disputes over trade routes in Africa

• Conflicts over land in the Ohio River Valley

• Religious differences between colonists

• Disagreements over taxation

Native American tribes mostly sided with which European power during the war?

• Britain

• France

• Spain

• The Netherlands

What was the name of the fort that George Washington built and later surrendered to the French?

• Fort Necessity

• Fort Duquesne

• Fort Pitt

• Fort Ticonderoga

Which British general was killed during a failed attack near Fort Duquesne?

• George Washington

• Edward Braddock

• James Wolfe

• William Pitt

Explain how the Treaty of Paris (1763) changed the balance of power in North America and how it affected the relationship between Britain and its American colonies. Use specific examples in your response.

Describe how George Washington gained important military experience during the French and Indian War and explain how this experience helped him later in his role as a leader during the American Revolution.

What was the purpose of the Albany Plan of Union proposed by Benjamin Franklin?

• To unite the colonies for defense against France

• To declare independence from Britain

• To divide land among the colonies

• To end slavery in the colonies

After the war, Britain issued the Proclamation of 1763 to:

• Allow colonists to settle anywhere they wanted

• Prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains

• Increase trade with France

• Reward Native Americans with British land

Explain how the French and Indian War helped lead to the American Revolution. Use complete sentences in your response.