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What was a significant outcome of the French and Indian War for France?
What was a significant outcome of the French and Indian War for France?
Which factor contributed to the rapid population growth in Colonial America before 1763?
Which factor contributed to the rapid population growth in Colonial America before 1763?
Who led the small civilian army ordered by the Virginia governor to remove the French from the Ohio Valley?
Who led the small civilian army ordered by the Virginia governor to remove the French from the Ohio Valley?
What was one of the criticisms directed at British actions during the period leading up to 1763?
What was one of the criticisms directed at British actions during the period leading up to 1763?
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What role did George Washington play in the French and Indian War?
What role did George Washington play in the French and Indian War?
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Study Notes
Colonial America Before 1763
- Colonial America experienced rapid population growth due to religious tolerance, cheap land, and economic opportunities.
- Colonies were largely self-governing, with elected assemblies similar to British Parliament.
- Colonists desired to expand westward into the Ohio Valley, encountering French claims.
The French and Indian War
- George Washington, leading a small Virginia civilian army, played a key role in the war.
- The war, primarily between France and Great Britain, was about power and territory.
- French allied with Native Americans, contributing to conflicts with the British.
- The war lasted seven years.
- France ceded Canada to Great Britain after the war ended.
Defense of George Washington
- George Washington's actions, such as using whistling bullets, were perceived as flawed before 1763.
- The British incurred significant costs during the war.
- British Parliament increased taxes on the colonies after the war.
- British expansion into the Ohio River Valley, already claimed by the French, further strained relations.
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Explore the key events and themes of Colonial America before 1763, focusing on the French and Indian War. This quiz examines the role of George Washington, the impact of territorial claims, and the economic and political shifts that occurred during this pivotal time in history.
