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The French and Indian War

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In North America, it was called the ____, but in Europe, it was called___
a)
French and Indian War; Seven Year War
b)
French and Indian War; Holy War
c)
Seven Year War; Revolutionary War
d)
Spanish War; Clone Wars
2.
Which statement is the least likely to be a reason for the Native Americans to side with an European force. 
a)
it would get rid of one group of invaders of their territory
b)
it would improve trading relationship with one group
c)
they would have better chance for treaty to help keep control of their lands
d)
they would give up all control of their land
3.
Why did most colonists accept help from the Native Americans? 
a)
They wanted to coexist with them
b)
They really wanted their land
c)
They wanted to learn how to grow crop
d)
They wanted protection from them
4.
What was the result of King Philip's War? 
a)
The defeat of Metcom 
b)
Some Native Americans joined the colonist during the war
c)
Many of Metcom's people died
d)
All are correct
5.
The war between the British and the French was mainly over what region?
a)
Ohio River Valley
b)
Mississippi Valley
c)
Death Valley
d)
Nile River
6.
Possible reasons why this fort was easy to capture by the French and Native Americans
a)
The fort could be attacked by all sides
b)
The fort could be attacked by air planes
c)
The fort could be attacked by digging large tunnels
d)
The fort could be blown down by huffing and puffing. 
7.
Who took control over Fort Duquesne, only to lose it to the French? 
a)
George Washington
b)
Robert de La Salle
c)
King Philip
d)
Henry Peters
8.
What turned the tied that led to the French losing the war? 
a)
Iroquois joined the English
b)
Iroquois joined the French
c)
Iroquois stayed neutral
d)
none are correct
9.
A formal agreement between two countries-
a)
Treaty
b)
Armistice 
c)
Ally
d)
Proclamation
10.
Why were the Native Americans upset with the victory of the British Empire? 
a)
Settlers started to expand their land
b)
They were not given credit for helping
c)
All their cash crop was destroyed
d)
Many Native Americans died
11.
What was Pontiac's Rebellion? 
a)
A revolt against British expansion in the Ohio River Valley
b)
A revolt against the high cost of cash crops
c)
A revolt against the unfair treatment of African slaves
d)
A revolt against fur trading
12.
What was the Proclamation of 1763 purpose? 
a)
To block colonist's expansion to the west
b)
A claim for all land
c)
A right to buy and sell slaves
d)
To set up schools for navigation
13.
Why did the proclamation cause a resentment towards the King? 
a)
They felt they had the right to settle wherever they wanted
b)
They felt that the Native Americans were mistreated
c)
They did not like the trees being destroyed
d)
They felt like there were too many bears