French and Indian War Overview

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Who fought in the French and Indian War?

Great Britain and Spain

France and Great Britain (correct)

France and Spain

Great Britain and the United States

Which British general turned the tide of the war in 1757?

Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

William Pitt (correct)

Which strategically important fort was captured from the French in 1758?

Fort Ticonderoga

Fort Niagara

Fort Pitt

Fort Duquesne (correct)

Which event led to the Americans deciding to form their own country?

The British imposing higher taxes on the colonists Signup and view all the answers

What city did Fort Duquesne become years after its capture by the British?

Pittsburgh Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main consequences of the Great Depression mentioned in the text?

Long lines forming at soup kitchens Signup and view all the answers

Which government program offered jobs to young men during the Great Depression?

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Signup and view all the answers

What type of projects did the men in the Civilian Conservation Corps work on?

Public service projects like creating parks and planting trees Signup and view all the answers

How long did men typically live and work in camps as part of the Civilian Conservation Corps?

6 months Signup and view all the answers

What was one way in which the Civilian Conservation Corps helped families during the Great Depression?

Sending most of the workers' earnings home to their families Signup and view all the answers

What was one reason why Britain initially struggled in the early years of the French and Indian War?

The French knew the land better than the British Signup and view all the answers

What major victory did the British achieve in 1759 that led to the surrender of the French and their Native allies?

Taking control of Quebec Signup and view all the answers

How did Britain attempt to resolve their financial burden after winning the French and Indian War?

Deciding to raise taxes on their own citizens Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolution as mentioned in the text?

Americans deciding to form their own country Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurred at Fort Duquesne after it was captured by the British?

Years later, it became the city of Pittsburgh Signup and view all the answers

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