Exploring the French and Indian War

What was the French and Indian War also known as globally?

• The Hundred Years' War

• The Seven Years' War

• The Thirty Years' War

• The Napoleonic Wars

Why did the British colonists support the expansion into the Ohio River Valley?

• To establish new trade routes

• To escape British rule

• To find gold and other resources

• To gain more territory and follow British policy

Which fort did George Washington attempt to capture, marking the first bloodshed of the French and Indian War?

• Fort Necessity

• Fort Duquesne

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Fort William Henry

Which battle was the basis for the movie 'Last of the Mohicans'?

• Battle of Fort William Henry

• Battle of Fort Necessity

• Battle of Fort Duquesne

• Battle of the Plains of Abraham

What was the result of the Treaty of Paris in 1763?

• France gained control of Canada

• Britain gained all of Canada and land east of the Mississippi

• The American colonies gained independence

• Spain gained control of all of North America

Which Native American tribe maintained a degree of independence until the late 1700s due to their alliance with the British?

• Sioux

• Iroquois

• Cherokee

• Apache

What was the primary reason for the British imposing the Sugar Act on the American colonies?

• To support British troops in America

• To fund new settlements

• To pay off war debts

• To punish the colonies

What was the purpose of the writ of assistance passed by the British?

• To allow British soldiers to live in colonial homes

• To establish new trade regulations

• To permit the search of any colonial vessel for smuggling

• To enforce new taxes on the colonies

What was one of the main reasons that led to the American Revolution according to the transcript?

• The desire for more land

• The imposition of British taxes and policies

• The influence of French culture

• The need for a stronger military

What tactic did the British use against Native Americans after the French and Indian War?

• Forced relocation

• Alliances with other tribes

• Biological warfare using smallpox

• Economic sanctions