Colonial Conflicts and Consequences

The video explores the contest for North America between Britain and France, detailing why Britain emerged victorious. It covers French colonial settlements, their expansion, and compares New France with British colonies. The video also discusses French alliances with Indian tribes, the resulting conflicts, and the series of colonial wars, including King William's War, Queen Anne's War, the War of Jenkins' Ear, and King George's War. These conflicts shaped the colonial landscape, leading to significant territorial changes and alliances.

What was the primary reason for the Great Contest for North America between Britain and France?

• Religious differences

• Territorial expansion

• Trade disputes

• Cultural exchanges

Which event exemplified the religious strife in France during its colonization efforts?

• The Treaty of Utrecht

• The War of Jenkins' Ear

• The Edict of Nantes

• The St Bartholomew's Day Massacre

Who was known as the 'Father of New France'?

• George Oglethorpe

• Robert de La Salle

• Samuel Champlain

• Jacques Cartier

What was the main economic activity in New France that impacted both ecology and indigenous populations?

• Gold mining

• Beaver fur trade

• Agriculture

• Timber export

Which war was characterized by guerilla warfare tactics between British and French colonists?

• The Seven Years' War

• The War of Jenkins' Ear

• The American Revolutionary War

• King William's War

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Utrecht for Britain?

• Alliance with Spain

• Independence from France

• Gain of French-populated Acadia

• Loss of territories

What incident sparked the War of Jenkins' Ear?

• A trade dispute

• A territorial claim

• An attack on Captain Jenkins

• A religious conflict

Which war involved both Spain and France against British and American colonial forces?

• King George's War

• The War of Jenkins' Ear

• The Seven Years' War

• The American Revolutionary War

What was the American colonists' reaction to the peace treaty ending King George's War?

• Joy over the end of hostilities

• Indifference to the treaty terms

• Resentment due to the return of Lewisburg to France

• Satisfaction with territorial gains

Which area was strategically important for guarding the approaches to the St. Lawrence River?

• Montreal

• Quebec

• Lewisburg

• Detroit