The Origins of the French and Indian War

What was the primary cause of tension between the British and French in Colonial North America?

• Cultural misunderstandings

• Religious differences

• Disputes over European borders

• Trade rights and alliances with native tribes

Why did the French oppose the British building an outpost in the Ohio Forks region?

• They had already built a fort there

• It was a sacred native land

• It was a strategic location for their trade routes

• They considered it their territory

Who was the Seneca leader that had a deep hatred for the French and supported the British?

• Tecumseh

• Half King

• Chief Pontiac

• Red Jacket

What was the outcome of Major George Washington's first formal confrontation with the French at Fort LeBoeuf?

• The British captured the fort

• A battle ensued immediately

• The French insisted on defending their territory

• The French agreed to leave peacefully

What compelled Washington to head to the Ohio Valley with his men in mid-April 1754?

• A plea for help from Half King

• A direct order from Governor Dinwiddie

• The arrival of reinforcements

• The capture of a British fort by the French

What was the significance of the Battle of Great Meadows?

• It was the first major victory for the British

• It led to the Germanville Affair

• It resulted in a peace treaty

• It marked the end of the French and Indian War

What was the Germanville Affair?

• A trade dispute between the British and French

• A failed peace negotiation

• A massacre of French soldiers by the British

• A diplomatic mission gone wrong

How did Governor Dinwiddie react to Washington's actions during the Germanville Affair?

• He sent reinforcements to support Washington

• He immediately declared war on France

• He was disappointed and saw the need for damage control

• He praised Washington for his bravery

What was the outcome of the French reaching Fort Necessity?

• The British captured the French commander

• The British successfully defended the fort

• The French allowed the British to surrender with honors

• The fort was destroyed by the French

What was the broader implication of the French and Indian War?

• It had no significant impact on world history

• It led to the creation of new nations

• It ended all conflicts between Britain and France

• It resulted in a long-lasting peace treaty