Lesson 5 Section 1

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What was the primary reason the colonists called this conflict the French and Indian War?

The involvement of British allies

The support of American Indians for France (correct)

The geographical area of battle

The involvement of Spanish forces

The Albany Plan of Union proposed by Benjamin Franklin received strong support from all the colonies.

False

Who led the British troops sent to Virginia in 1755 during the French and Indian War?

General Edward Braddock

In 1763, Great Britain and France signed a peace treaty, concluding the ______.

French and Indian War Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their correct descriptions:

Albany Plan of Union = Proposal for colonial defense alliance Braddock's march = Ambushed in the Ohio Valley Fall of Canada = Turning point of the war Treaty of 1763 = End of French territorial claims in North America Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for Great Britain at the end of the French and Indian War?

It gained a vastly expanded American empire Signup and view all the answers

George Washington was killed in the battle during Braddock's march.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was one reason for the rapid growth of the American colonies by 1750?

Salutary neglect by the British government Signup and view all the answers

The French and Indian War began as a conflict over land in the Ohio Valley.

True Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed to lead the Virginia militia against the French in the Ohio Valley?

George Washington Signup and view all the answers

By 1750, the population of the American colonies had grown from 50,000 to more than ___ people.

a million Signup and view all the answers

Match the following locations to their significance in the French and Indian War:

Fort Duquesne = Site of the French presence in the Ohio Valley Ohio Valley = Region claimed by both Great Britain and France Virginia = Colony that sent troops to confront the French Pittsburgh = Modern city where Fort Duquesne was built Signup and view all the answers

Why did the governor of Virginia send a militia to the Ohio Valley?

To drive the French out Signup and view all the answers

George Washington's early military career was well-respected by British officers.

False Signup and view all the answers

Washington noted that he found something charming in the sound of ___ during his first battle.

bullets Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Population Growth in the American Colonies

By 1750, the American colonies had experienced rapid population growth, rising from 50,000 to over a million in a century.
Factors contributing to this growth included cheap land, religious tolerance, and economic opportunities.
British government's policy of "salutary neglect" allowed colonies to govern themselves, fostering self-government and attracting settlers.

Conflict in the Ohio Valley

The Ohio Valley, a region between the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, was claimed by both Great Britain and France.
Construction of Fort Duquesne by the French sparked tensions.
Governor of Virginia dispatched a militia led by 22-year-old George Washington to remove the French.

The French and Indian War

Washington's encounter with a French scouting party marked the beginning of the French and Indian War, a conflict stemming from territorial and power struggles between France and Great Britain.
American Indians fought alongside France, leading to the name "French and Indian War" for the conflict.
Benjamin Franklin's Albany Plan of Union, proposing a colonial alliance for defense, received minimal support due to a lack of perceived need for unity and reliance on British protection.
British efforts to defend their colonies involved sending 1,400 soldiers under General Edward Braddock to Virginia.
Braddock's expedition faced disastrous consequences due to an ambush by French sharpshooters and their American Indian allies, resulting in a significant loss of life, including General Braddock.
Washington's courage in leading the survivors back to Virginia earned him recognition as a hero.

Turning Point and Treaty

The British capture of Canada in 1759 marked a turning point in the war.
In 1763, a peace treaty was signed, ending the seven-year conflict.
France ceded its claim to Canada to Great Britain, expanding the British American empire.
This British victory brought new issues and tensions between the colonies and Great Britain, signifying a new turning point in the relationship.

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Explore the rapid population growth in the American colonies by 1750, driven by factors like land and economic opportunities. This quiz also covers the tensions in the Ohio Valley and the beginnings of the French and Indian War, highlighting key events and figures in early American history.