Exploring the Dynamics of the French and Indian War

When did the French and Indian War break out?

• July 1756

• August 1757

• May 1754

• June 1755

What was the population of the English colonies at the start of the war?

• 60,000

• 2 million

• 500,000

• 1 million

Which Native American tribes sided with the British at the outset of the war?

• Iroquois and Cherokee

• Algonquin and Shawnee

• Algonquin and Ottawa

• Shawnee and Ottawa

What was the primary advantage for the French during the war?

• Centralized government

• Larger population

• Strong relationship with Native American tribes

• Superior navy

What type of warfare did the French and Native Americans use against the British?

• Siege warfare

• Guerrilla warfare

• Trench warfare

• Naval warfare

What was a major disadvantage for the British during the war?

• Poor trade relations

• Weak navy

• Small population

• Lack of a centralized government

What was the Albany Plan of Union proposed by Benjamin Franklin?

• A plan to increase trade with Native Americans

• A proposal for a grand council to make laws, raise taxes, and set up defense

• A treaty with the French

• A strategy for guerrilla warfare

Why did Benjamin Franklin leave the colonies and move to London?

• He wanted to negotiate with the French

• He was appointed as an ambassador

• He was angered by the colonies' refusal to approve the Albany Plan of Union

• He was seeking better trade opportunities

What was the primary disadvantage for the French during the war?

• Poor trade relations

• Weak navy

• Extremely small population

• Lack of a centralized government

What made it difficult for the French to get troops to America?

• Lack of support from Native American tribes

• Poor navigation skills

• British naval dominance

• Lack of ships