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What was the primary reason the colonists called this conflict the French and Indian War?
What was the primary reason the colonists called this conflict the French and Indian War?
The Albany Plan of Union proposed by Benjamin Franklin received strong support from all the colonies.
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?
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 ______.
In 1763, Great Britain and France signed a peace treaty, concluding the ______.
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Match the following events with their correct descriptions:
Match the following events with their correct descriptions:
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What was the outcome for Great Britain at the end of the French and Indian War?
What was the outcome for Great Britain at the end of the French and Indian War?
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George Washington was killed in the battle during Braddock's march.
George Washington was killed in the battle during Braddock's march.
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What was one reason for the rapid growth of the American colonies by 1750?
What was one reason for the rapid growth of the American colonies by 1750?
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The French and Indian War began as a conflict over land in the Ohio Valley.
The French and Indian War began as a conflict over land in the Ohio Valley.
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Who was appointed to lead the Virginia militia against the French in the Ohio Valley?
Who was appointed to lead the Virginia militia against the French in the Ohio Valley?
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By 1750, the population of the American colonies had grown from 50,000 to more than ___ people.
By 1750, the population of the American colonies had grown from 50,000 to more than ___ people.
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Match the following locations to their significance in the French and Indian War:
Match the following locations to their significance in the French and Indian War:
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Why did the governor of Virginia send a militia to the Ohio Valley?
Why did the governor of Virginia send a militia to the Ohio Valley?
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George Washington's early military career was well-respected by British officers.
George Washington's early military career was well-respected by British officers.
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Washington noted that he found something charming in the sound of ___ during his first battle.
Washington noted that he found something charming in the sound of ___ during his first battle.
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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.
