French and Indian War Overview

What was a primary cause of conflict between European powers in America from the very beginning of colonialism?

• Religious differences

• Competition for land and resources

• Disputes over trade routes in Europe

• Cultural misunderstandings with Native Americans

Why was the Ohio River Valley a significant area of conflict between the British and the French?

• It was the site of valuable gold mines.

• It offered access to the Pacific Ocean.

• It was an important trading area with access to the Mississippi River.

• It was the ancestral homeland of both British and French settlers.

What was George Washington's initial role in the French and Indian War?

• He was the commander of the British forces.

• He was a diplomat negotiating peace treaties.

• He was a Lieutenant Colonel for the Virginia militia.

• He was a spy gathering intelligence for the French.

What was the name of the first battle of the French and Indian War, which involved George Washington?

• The Battle of Quebec

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Jumonville Glen

• The Battle of Yorktown

Which Native American confederacy allied with the British during the French and Indian War?

• The Huron Confederacy

• The Iroquois Confederacy

• The Potawatomi Confederacy

• The Ojibwa Confederacy

Who was the British Secretary of State whose leadership in 1757 helped turn the tide of the French and Indian War in favor of the British?

• George Washington

• William Pitt

• King George III

• General Braddock

What treaty officially ended the French and Indian War in 1763?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Treaty of Ghent

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Treaty of London

What was a major consequence of Great Britain's significant debt after the French and Indian War?

• They sold off their remaining colonies in North America.

• They imposed new taxes on American colonists.

• They formed a new alliance with France.

• They declared war on Spain.