French and Indian War

Which disputed territory did France and Britain disagree over?

• Ohio River Valley

• St. Lawrence River Valley

• Mississippi River Valley

• Rocky Mountains

Why did both the French and British want the Ohio River Valley?

• It was full of gold 

• It was an important trading center with access to the Ohio River Valley. 

• It was a very mountainous region 

Who was the 21 year old militia commander that was sent to protect the British fort in the Ohio River Valley? 

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

Which nation had more Native American allies because of trade?

• British

• French

Who did the Iroquois decide to ally themselves with?

• British

• French

Who won the French and Indian War?

• British

• French

• Indians

What treaty ended the French and Indian War? 

• The Treaty of Paris in 1763

• The Treaty of Ghent 

• The Treaty of Versailles 

Because of Pitt's spending on the war, Britain was in ​ (a)   and to make up for it they ​ (b)   the colonies heavily. 

• a great place
• taxed
• debt
• paid

What negative consequence did the French and Indian War have for the British?

• England gained a lot of debt

• They lost the war 

• They had to give up their 13 colonies to the French

In order to pay for the massive debt, what did England do?

• Stole money from the East India Company

• Invaded other European countries for gold

• Refused to pay off the debt

• Taxed the colonists in America