15 Questions
What was the primary cause of the French and Indian War?
The British desire to expand into the western frontier.
Which of the following was a result of the Treaty of Paris in 1763?
The British gained control of all French territory east of the Mississippi River.
What was the primary reason Native American leaders allied with the French?
They did not want to support the British and their expansionist aims.
What was the name of the territory bordered by the 13 British colonies on the East Coast?
New France
What was the broader conflict that the French and Indian War was a part of?
The Seven Years' War
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris?
France vacated claims to all land east of the Mississippi
Why did the British government impose taxes on the American colonies?
To settle the debts incurred by the British government
What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
To reserve territory from the Appalachian Mountains west for Native Americans
Why did the French government initially hesitate to become involved with the American revolutionaries?
Due to their past experiences with the British government
What was a major consequence of the French and Indian War for the British Empire?
It resulted in a massive debt incurred by the British government
What was the main reason for the British and French governments' hope to claim more natural resources?
To support their economies
What event in 1754 marked the beginning of the French and Indian War?
Lieutenant Colonel George Washington's attempt to expel the French from Fort Duquesne
Why did the French have the upper hand militarily in the early years of the French and Indian War?
They had more resources and outnumbered the British
What was the result of the British attempt to take Fort Duquesne in 1758?
The French abandoned the fort and the British took possession
What was the outcome of the French and Indian War in 1763?
The British emerged victorious and claimed Canada as their own
Learn about the French and Indian War, a part of the Seven Years' War, and its causes, including competing British and French interests in North America. Discover how the construction of forts and Native American alliances played a role.
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