Colonial America and the French Indian War

What was the main reason for the establishment of the Jamestown colony?

• Religious freedom

• Economic opportunities

• Scientific exploration

• Escape from persecution

Which three countries controlled the majority of North America in the early 1600s?

• France, Spain, and Portugal

• France, Great Britain, and Spain

• Great Britain, Spain, and Portugal

• France, Great Britain, and Portugal

Why was the Ohio River Valley significant to both France and Britain?

• It was a key area for the fur trade

• It was rich in gold and silver

• It was a major agricultural area

• It had a large population of settlers

Which Native American tribes were allies of the French during the French and Indian War?

• Two larger tribes in the Ohio River Valley

• Iroquois Confederation

• Sioux and Apache

• Cherokee and Creek

Who fired the first shots of the French and Indian War?

• Chief Pontiac

• William Pitt

• Lieutenant Colonel George Washington

• General Edward Braddock

What was a major disadvantage of the British military strategy during the early battles?

• Use of guerrilla warfare

• Lack of weapons

• Marching in columns and rows

• Inexperienced soldiers

Who took over the British army in 1758 and led them to a series of victories?

• George Washington

• Edward Braddock

• King George

• William Pitt

What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Paris in 1763?

• Spain lost all its territories

• Native Americans gained independence

• France gained control of Canada

• Britain gained control of all lands east of the Mississippi River

What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

• To reduce taxes on the colonists

• To increase British control over the colonies

• To prevent further conflicts with Native Americans

• To allow colonists to move west of the Appalachian Mountains

What was one of the major effects of the French and Indian War on the British colonies?

• Expansion of French territories

• Improved relations with Native Americans

• Decreased taxes

• Increased independence from Britain