WorksheetsEvents of the French and Indian War
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 13mins
The French and Indian War began as a result of conflict over
land ownership in the Ohio River Valley
freedom to use ports in Canada
removal of American Indians from the southern colonies
control of the shores of the Mississippi River
Which THREE groups claimed and fought for the Ohio country?
Native Americans
Spanish
French
British
Irish
In 1754, Great Britain began a war against France for land in North America. What caused the British to attack the French at that time?
The French were paying Indians to raid British settlements.
The French were building forts in the Ohio River Valley.
The French began establishing settlements in Canada.
The French began traveling the Mississippi River trading furs.
Why did many Native American tribes have a negative view of British colonists?
Colonists stole animal furs from many Native American tribes.
Colonists refused to trade European goods to Native Americans.
Colonists tricked many tribes into fighting each other.
Colonists pushed Native Americans off their lands.
Why did the Shawnee Native American tribe settle throughout the Ohio Valley? Select two that apply
Easy access to French and British settlements.
Rich fertile lands to grow crops.
Generous amounts of wild game and other resources to feed their tribe.
Travel routes along the many rivers located in the Ohio Valley.
An abundance of furs that could be traded with the French and British.
Which of the following is the main reason why both the British and the French wanted control of the “Forks of the Ohio”?
it would allow them to control the trade with the Native Americans.
it was a strategic location that would give control of the rivers to whoever settled there.
it would enable large farms to be grown on the rich fertile soil found in the region.
Europeans relied on the resources that came from the Ohio Valley.
Which of the following most likely explains why Native Americans in the Ohio Valley became allies with the French during the French and Indian War?
Native Americans did not like the British taking their lands in the Ohio Valley.
The French had promised to give Native American back their lands.
Native Americans who lived in the Ohio Valley were traditional trade partners with the French.
Native Americans wanted to control the lands throughout the Ohio Valley.
Which of the following best explains the alliance between the Native Americans and the French?
The French used the Native Americans and their style of warfare to defeat the British forces.
The Native Americans alliance with the French increased French numbers that allowed them to defeat General Braddock’s army.
Native Americans acted as scouts to gain knowledge of the whereabouts of General Braddock’s forces.
General Braddock did not create alliances with the Native Americans.
Which of the following best describes why the Native Americans of the Ohio River eventually allied with the British that led to the capture of Fort Duquesne?
Native Americans recognized that the British were winning the war over the French.
Native Americans given gifts and goods from the British.
Native Americans were promised their lands from the British after the war ended.
Native Americans were offered trade partnerships with the British once the war was over.
Why did the French form friendships and alliances with native tribes?
France did not have a big enough army to defeat the Native Americans.
France wanted a constant supply of animal furs.
France was worried the English would turn the Native Americans against them.
France knew Native Americans could be helpful when starting new forts.
What are the three main reasons the Native Americans entered into the French and Indian War?
To stop the British from establishing settlements from the Ohio Valley.
Increase trade with both the French and the British.
Reclaim traditional lands from them by both the French and British.
Support the French in claiming the Ohio Valley from the British.
Protect the lucrative fur trade with the French.
Why are the fork of two rivers a good location to build a fort? Choose 3
Maintain control of both rivers
Gain control of the natives in the area
Access to trade routes
Fertile land along the banks
Participate in a profitable fishing industry
What was the main motivation for the French to build forts along the Allegheny River?
expand into British held territories.
protect French settlements from Native Americans.
to attack the British entering French claimed territories.
expand and protect the French fur trade in the Ohio Valley
Which of the following statements is the most likely reason why the Lieutenant Governor sent George Washington to the Ohio Valley as seen in Source 2?
build a fort in the Ohio Valley for the British.
request that the French leave the Ohio Valley.
negotiate a treaty with the Native Americans.
determine the number of French soldiers in the region.
Which statements best describes why the “Forks” was a strategic location for both the French and British colonists? Select two that apply
gain control of land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
control the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers.
create trade partnerships with the Native Americans in the region.
access to valuable resources in the Ohio Valley.
trade route from to the Mississippi River along the Ohio River.
Which of the following statements best describes why Benjamin Franklin printed this image in his newspaper?
He wanted the colonies to unite together to fight the French under one government.
He wanted to show the French that the colonists armies were as venomous as a snake.
He wanted the colonies to fight the French separately.
He wanted the Native Americans to join their war against the French otherwise they would die.
Which course of action would Franklin most likely have urged in response to the threat from France?
The colonies should elect more effective government leaders.
The colonies should each make their own treaties with the French.
The colonies should move traders and farmers to forts for protection.
The colonies should unite in order to fight the French more effectively.
Why did George Washington tell the French to leave the Ohio River Valley in 1754?
England wanted to control the fur trade in the Ohio River Valley.
France was encouraging Native Americans to raid British colonies.
England believed France was invading English owned lands.
France was burning English settlements in the region.
Identify key locations by matching them to their description. (A region of fertile land and thick forest that was disputed by the Native Americans, French, and British)
Fort Necessity
Ohio River Valley
Fort Duquesne
Quebec
Identify key locations by matching them to their description. (The capital of New France that was captured by the British at the end of the French and Indian War)
Fort Necessity
Ohio River Valley
Fort Duquesne
Quebec
Identify key locations by matching them to their description. (The fort built by George Washington in southwestern Pennsylvania)
Fort Necessity
Ohio River Valley
Fort Duquesne
Quebec
Identify key locations by matching them to their description. (A French fort situated where the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio Rivers met.)
Fort Necessity
Ohio River Valley
Fort Duquesne
Quebec
Describe the motivations for British colonists to enter the French and Indian war. Choose 3
To gain access to more resources and fertile land.
To create an alliance to protect the Natives
For control of the Port of New Orleans
To unify against the French in order to protect their way of life
To expand the colonies and make profits on trade.
