Causes and Early Events of the French and Indian War

What was a primary cause of the French and Indian War?

• Trade disputes over tea

• Cultural misunderstandings

• Land and economic opportunities

• Religious differences

Why was the area around present-day Pittsburgh significant during the French and Indian War?

• It was the site of a major Native American settlement

• It was a major religious site

• It was the location of a large gold mine

• It was strategically important for controlling river routes

What action did George Washington take that marked the beginning of the French and Indian War?

• He attacked a small French force

• He led a diplomatic mission to Canada

• He signed a peace treaty with the French

• He built a large fort in New York

What was the outcome of George Washington's early military engagement at Fort Necessity?

• He successfully defended the fort

• He was captured and imprisoned

• He was forced to surrender but returned as a hero

• He negotiated a truce with the French

How did the British respond to the early events of the French and Indian War?

• They sent regular troops to America to fight the French

• They withdrew their forces from North America

• They focused on naval battles in the Atlantic

• They sought an alliance with the Spanish