The Turning Point of the French and Indian War

The video covers the French and Indian War, starting with Britain's declaration of war on France in 1756. It details the initial French victories under Montcalm and the turning point at Fort William Henry. British reforms led by William Pitt reinvigorated their efforts, resulting in key victories and the eventual British dominance in North America. The Treaty of Paris in 1763 ended the war, but Britain's subsequent taxation policies on American colonies set the stage for the American Revolution.

When did Britain officially declare war on France, marking the start of the French and Indian War?

• June 18, 1757

• May 18, 1757

• June 18, 1756

• May 18, 1756

Who was appointed as the commander of all French forces in North America?

• George Munro

• Louis-Joseph Montcalm

• William Pitt

• John Campbell

What was the significant outcome of the siege at Fort William Henry in 1757?

• The British captured Fort William Henry

• Montcalm allowed the British to keep their military honors

• The French lost the fort to the British

• The British massacred the retreating French

Who was appointed as the new British secretary of state in late 1757?

• George Munro

• William Pitt

• James Grant

• John Campbell

What was the significance of the Treaty of Easton?

• Native Americans agreed to no longer fight for the French

• It ended the French and Indian War

• It ceded Florida to England

• It allowed Native Americans to fight for the British

Which battle in 1759 was known as the 'Year of the Miracle'?

• Battle of Fort William Henry

• Battle of Carillon

• Battle of Quebec

• Battle of Restigouche

What was the last major engagement of the French and Indian War?

• Battle of Fort William Henry

• Battle of Restigouche

• Battle of Carillon

• Battle of Quebec

What was the outcome of the Battle of Restigouche in 1760?

• The French retook Quebec

• The British prevented the French from being resupplied

• The French captured Montreal

• The British lost to the Cherokee

What did the Treaty of Paris determine regarding territorial changes?

• All lands west of the Mississippi River belonged to England

• Spain ceded Florida to France

• All lands east of the Mississippi River belonged to Spain

• The remaining French in North America were allowed to settle in New Orleans

What was one of the taxes imposed on the American colonies in the 1760s and 1770s?

• The Navigation Act

• The Quartering Act

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Sugar Act