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WorksheetsFrench and Indian War: Checkpoint 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
What two main countries fought against each other in the French and Indian War?
France and Spain
France and Britain
Britain and Germany
Spain and Portugal
What was the main reason for the conflict that started the French and Indian War?
Disagreement over religion
Competition for land and resources in North America
Arguments about trade with Asia
Disputes over gold mines in South America
Who created the "Join or Die" political cartoon?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
What was the main goal of the Albany Plan of Union?
To declare independence from Britain
To unite the colonies for defense against the French
To create new colonies in the West
To end slavery in the colonies
Which group of people were allies with the French during the French and Indian War?
The Spanish settlers
Many Native American tribes
The British colonists
The Dutch traders
Why did the British colonies reject the Albany Plan of Union?
They wanted to stay loyal to France
They did not want to give up their individual power
They thought it was too expensive
They were afraid of Native Americans
How did the "Join or Die" cartoon encourage the colonies to act?
It told them to fight against Britain
It warned them to unite for their own safety
It asked them to move to France
It suggested they stop trading with Native Americans
Explain how the struggle for control of the Ohio River Valley contributed to the start of the French and Indian War.
The British and French both wanted the land for farming and trade, leading to conflict.
The Spanish controlled the area and fought both sides.
The Native Americans forced both groups to leave.
The British and French agreed to share the land peacefully.
Look at the "Join or Die" cartoon. What does the snake cut into pieces represent?
The British army
The separate American colonies
The French soldiers
The Native American tribes
Imagine you are a colonial leader at the Albany Congress. Using evidence from what you know, explain why you would support or oppose the Albany Plan of Union.
Support, because uniting would make the colonies stronger against the French and Native Americans.
Oppose, because uniting would take away each colony’s right to make its own decisions.
Support, because it would help the colonies trade more easily with Europe.
Oppose, because it would make the colonies pay more taxes to Britain.
