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French and Indian War Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the European part of the French & Indian War called?

a)

The 30 Years War

b)

The Civil War

c)

The Seven Years War

d)

The War of 1812

2.

Who led a group of British soldiers in 1754 that sparked the French and Indian War?

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

George Washington

d)

John Adams

3.

Which group played a major role in the French and Indian War by siding with either the French or the British?

a)

African slaves

b)

Native American tribes

c)

Spanish settlers

d)

Dutch traders

4.

Who was the British leader that turned the tide for the British in 1757?

a)

William Pitt

b)

George Washington

c)

King George III

d)

Benjamin Franklin

5.

Analyze the map. What did Britain gain after winning the French and Indian War?

a)

All land east of the Mississippi River

b)

All land east of the Colorado River

c)

All land east of the Rocky Mountains

d)

All land east of the Appalachian Mountains

6.

What conflict followed the French and Indian War due to Native American anger over British occupation of their land?

a)

The Revolutionary War

b)

Pontiac's War

c)

The War of 1812

d)

The Civil War

7.

After the French & Indian War, what did Great Britain ban to prevent future conflicts in North America?

a)

Trade with France

b)

Settlement on Native American lands

c)

Import of French goods

d)

Military expansion

8.

What major historical event did the French and Indian War set the stage for?

a)

The American Revolution

b)

The War of 1812

c)

The Civil War

d)

The Spanish-American War

9.

When did the French & Indian War take place?

a)

1754-1763

b)

1607-1620

c)

1801-1832

d)

1775-1783

10.

Which two countries were the main opponents in the French and Indian War?

a)

Spain and Portugal

b)

France and Spain

c)

Great Britain and France

d)

The Netherlands and Great Britain

11.
What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?
a)
The French and British claimed the same land.
b)
The French and Indians claimed the same land.
c)
The Indians and British claimed the same land.
d)
The Indians wouldn't sell their land.
12.

Great Britain lost the French & Indian War.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

The Thirteen Colonies fought on the side of Great Britain during the French & Indian War.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

What major problem did Great Britain face after winning the French & Indian War?

a)

Great Britain lost a lot of it territory despite winning.

b)

The war caused many violent protests in England.

c)

Great Britain lost most of its soldiers during the war.

d)
Great Britain's debt and the need to tax the American colonies.