Albany Plan
This man proposed the Albany Plan of Union
Ben Franklin
Natural barrier to the west of the 13 colonies
Appalachian Mountains
a group of citizens who are given limited training to fight in the military in case of an emergency
militia
What was the name of the document that ended the French and Indian War?
Treaty of Paris (1763)
Ottawa tribe attacks Fort Detroit in response to tensions between English and Native Americans was called what?
These groups met in Albany to discuss the French (two answers)
Iroquois Confederacy and colonial representatives
The name of the area beyond the Appalachian Mountains
Ohio River Valley
Name of the British general who ignored the advice of the Native Americans and was killed in battle
What did Spain receive as a result of the Treaty of Paris?
all land WEST of the Mississippi River
Describe the "Join... or Die" political cartoon using two details.
severed snake, initials of the colonies, "Join... or Die" text
Why did the meeting in Albany take place?
To discuss how to defeat the French
The Ohio River Valley was seen as the _________ to westward expansion.
gateway
Who made a surprise attack on the French, escalating tensions that led to the French and Indian War?
George Washington
a law that British Parliament passed in 1763, soon after the British defeated France in the French and Indian War
Proclamation of 1763
What was the name of Ben Franklin's political cartoon?
"Join, or Die"
How did colonists react to the Albany Plan of Union?
they rejected and ignored it
Why did the English and French both want the Ohio River Valley territory?
access to and control of central waterway (trade, resources, money, more space, fertile farmland)
Describe William Pitt's strategy for winning the French and Indian War.
pour money into the war
How did most colonists react to the Proclamation of 1763?
they ignored it
How did Pontiac's Rebellion influence British policy toward the colonies?
Britain issued the Proclamation of 1763, which prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains to reduce conflict with Native Americans
What were the three parts of the Albany Plan of Union? (three answers)
1) Collect taxes
2) Raise armies
3) Sign treaties
What did the French do when Washington accused them of trying to fortify land claimed by Virginia?
They refused to move
Who won the French and Indian War and what did they receive? (two answers)
England
all land EAST of the Mississippi River and Florida
What two problems did England experience after winning the French and Indian War? (two answers)
1) how to defend new land
2) how to keep promises made with Native Americans
Why did most Native Americans choose to ally with the French rather than the British during the French and Indian War?
They had existing friendly relationships with the French after trading fur with them.