Exploring the Causes and Consequences of the French and Indian War

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

• Cultural conflicts

• Disputes over trade routes

• Competition over North American territories

• Religious differences

Which two European nations were the most powerful by the mid-1700s?

• Spain and Portugal

• Russia and Austria

• Britain and France

• Germany and Italy

Who was the young colonial leader sent to drive out the French in 1754?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the name of the fort that George Washington set up during his campaign?

• Fort Necessity

• Fort Duquesne

• Fort Pitt

• Fort Detroit

Which British Prime Minister took control of war strategy in 1757?

• George Grenville

• Henry Pelham

• Robert Walpole

• William Pitt

What was the significant outcome of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?

• The French captured Quebec

• The British captured Quebec

• The French captured Montreal

• The British captured Montreal

What treaty ended the French and Indian War?

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Utrecht

• Treaty of Versailles

What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

• To ban settlers from moving west of the Appalachians

• To form a new colonial government

• To tax the colonists

• To establish new trade routes

What was one of the most important impacts of the French and Indian War on the colonies?

• Increased loyalty to Britain

• A new spirit of unity among the colonies

• A decrease in colonial population

• The end of British taxation

What was the main reason Britain started taxing the colonies after the French and Indian War?

• To punish the colonies

• To alleviate war debt

• To fund new colonial projects

• To support Native American tribes