Understanding the French and Indian War

What was one of the main causes of the French and Indian War?

• Disputes over the fur trade in the Great Plains

• Competition for control of land in the Ohio River Valley

• Religious differences between colonists and Native Americans

• The desire to abolish slavery in the colonies

Which two European powers were the primary opponents in the French and Indian War?

• Spain and Portugal

• France and Britain

• Germany and Russia

• Italy and Austria

What role did Native American tribes play in the French and Indian War?

• They remained neutral throughout the conflict

• They all supported the British

• They allied with both the French and the British, depending on the tribe

• They fought only against the colonists

Which event officially ended the French and Indian War?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Declaration of Independence

Which of the following was a major impact of the French and Indian War on Britain?

• Britain gained a large amount of debt

• Britain lost all of its colonies in North America

• Britain became allies with France

• Britain stopped trading with the colonies

Which of the following was a direct result of the French and Indian War for the British colonies?

• The colonies gained independence

• Britain imposed new taxes on the colonies to pay for war debts

• The colonies expanded west of the Mississippi River

• The colonies formed their own army

Which of the following best describes the impact of the French and Indian War on France’s territory in North America?

• France gained more land

• France lost almost all of its territory in North America

• France kept all its land but lost its army

• France shared its land with Spain

What was one economic effect of the French and Indian War on the British colonies?

• The colonies became wealthier due to new trade routes

• The colonies faced increased taxes and economic hardship

• The colonies stopped trading with Britain

• The colonies started using French currency

Which of the following was a major impact of the French and Indian War on Native American tribes?

• They gained more land and power

• They lost land and influence as British settlers moved west

• They formed a new nation

• They became allies with Spain

Why did Britain feel justified in taxing the American colonies after the French and Indian War?

• The colonies had not contributed to the war effort

• Britain needed to pay off war debts and believed the colonies should help

• The colonies were wealthier than Britain

• The colonies requested more government services