WorksheetsU2 L2: Ben Franklin 8.14- ET
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The Proclamation Line of 1763 runs roughly along the...
Ohio River
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi River
Appalachian Mountains
What is one important gain won by the colonists after the French and Indian War?
the ability to trade with Europe
many colonists gained military experience
most Native American tribes became part of the United States
all lands west of the Mississippi River became property of Britain
- Originally built as a part of the alliance between the Cherokee and British during the French and Indian War.
- The alliance began to break down as the Cherokee began attacking nearby British settlements.
- Negotiations for peace ended as Cherokee leaders were executed in Charleston, S.C.
- The Cherokee take the fort killing or ransoming its occupants
The items in the box reflect the events at-
Fort Necessity
Fort Duquesne
Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Loudoun
How did the French and Indian War influence the outbreak of the American Revolution?
Great Britain severely punished the American colonists for siding with the French during the war.
The harsh treatment of the Indian by the British angered the colonists and they fought to defend the Native Americans.
As a result of the French and Indian War, Great Britain raised taxes on the colonies, which led to widespread protests and boycotts of British goods.
The American colonists rebelled against Great Britain after the British sided with the French and Native American forces and attacked colonial settlements.
Why did Benjamin Franklin write the Albany Plan of Union?
To unite the colonies during the French and Indian War
To describe his scientific discoveries about electricity
To provide a record of the events in his own life
To convey his beliefs about civic virtue
Poor Richard’s Almanac was…
A scientific journal detailing Benjamin Franklin’s inventions and discoveries
A yearly publication including weather predictions, poems and sayings
A record of Franklin’s time as the ambassador to France
A governing document that supported cooperation between the colonies
Which of the following best explains the purpose of the “Join or Die” cartoon?
To pressure Britain into repealing the Stamp Act in the colonies
To convince colonial leaders to sign the Declaration of Independence
To illustrate the benefits of a life of civic virtue
To persuade the colonies to bond together against a common enemy
Which of the following best explains the purpose of the “Join or Die” cartoon?
To pressure Britain into repealing the Stamp Act in the colonies
To convince colonial leaders to sign the Declaration of Independence
To illustrate the benefits of a life of civic virtue
To persuade the colonies to bond together against a common enemy
Why was Poor Richard’s Almanac so popular?
It provided essential information for farmers about how to grow crops.
It contained witty sayings and was written in a funny, satirical voice.
It contained a historical account of Benjamin Franklin’s life.
It contained information about the principles of civic virtue.
What was the purpose of the Albany Plan of Union?
To create a colonial alliance during the French and Indian War
To unite the colonies against the British in response to the Albany Act
To propose an alliance between France and the British colonies
To inspire the colonies to declare independence from Britain
