Exploring the Causes and Tactics of the French and Indian War

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

• Trade disagreements

• Religious differences

• Disputes over the Ohio River Valley

• Cultural conflicts

Who were the main combatants in the French and Indian War?

• Spanish and British

• French and British

• British and Native Americans

• French and Native Americans

What was the significance of Fort Duquesne?

• It was a British stronghold

• It was the site of the first battle

• It controlled access to the Ohio River Valley

• It was a major French trading post

What was the outcome of the Jumonville incident?

• The British retreated

• The French captured George Washington

• The French ambassador was killed

• The British secured a diplomatic victory

What was the purpose of the Albany Plan of Union?

• To negotiate peace with the French

• To establish trade agreements with Native Americans

• To form a single militia against the French

• To create a unified colonial government

What was General Braddock's mistake during his campaign?

• He did not coordinate with Native American allies

• He failed to secure enough supplies

• He underestimated the French forces

• He ignored guerrilla warfare tactics

What was the significance of the Battle of Quebec?

• It was a major French victory

• It determined the victor of the French and Indian War

• It was the final battle of the war

• It marked the beginning of the war

What did the Treaty of Paris of 1763 accomplish?

• It established new trade routes

• It allowed colonists to move west

• It ended the Seven Years War

• It gave France control of Canada

What was the Proclamation of 1763?

• A tax on colonial goods

• A declaration of independence

• A treaty with Native American tribes

• A law forbidding colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains

How did Britain plan to cover the costs of the French and Indian War?

• By borrowing from other countries

• By reducing military expenses

• By selling land to colonists

• By taxing the colonists