Chapter 9 - War in W.V.

The French and Indian War

100

During the French and Indian War, who did most of the Native American tribes ally themselves with?

The French

200

Who did Virginia Governor, Robert Dinwiddie, send to Fort LeBoeuf to ask the French to leave the Ohio Valley?

George Washington

300

Whose expedition gave Britain a claim to the Ohio Valley? (Two names)

Batts and Fallam

400

This British General marched from Fort Cumberland to Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh) to face off against the French. He built a road and bridges along the way.

General Edward Braddock

500

This lady from Blacksburg, Virginia was kidnapped by Shawnee Native Americans and was taken prisoner to a village in Ohio. She later escaped by "Following the River". (Full Name).

Mary Draper Ingles

Continued Problem with the Indians

100

The order from King George III that forbid the colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains, and those who were already out there had to return.

The Proclamation Line of 1763

200

These two individuals left their post at Fort Pitt during the French and Indian War to settle in a sycamore tree along the Buckhannon River in modern day West Virginia.

The Pringle Brothers (John and Samuel).

300

This treaty arranged by William Johnson, allowed the British to settle lands south of the Ohio River.

Treaty of Stanwix

400

This treaty proposed by John Stuart allowed the British to settle lands between the Kentucky River and the Kanawha River.

The Treaty of Hard Labor

500

This land that contains parts of modern-day West Virginia, was "so close" to becoming the 14th British colony only to be refused by King George III due to the start of the American Revolution.

Vandalia

Lord Dunmore's War

100

This Mingo Chief was very friendly with settlers until his family (brother, sister, and mother) were murdered in a tavern in Virginia.

Chief Tahgahjute "Logan"

200

This Virginia Governor sent 2,500 Virginians westward to "destroy the power of the Native Americans."

Lord Dunmore

300

This historic battle was the largest battle fought in North America between settlers and Native Americans. The result of this battle was responsible for peace between the colonists and Native Americans for the first two years of the American Revolution.

Battle of Point Pleasant

400

This treaty was temporary, and brought an end to Lord Dunmore's War. It stated that all British prisoners had to be returned and stated Native Americans could no longer hunt in the Ohio River.

Treaty of Camp Charolotte

500

This speech by the colonial soldiers, pledged allegiance to the British King, but they also declared that they would fight to protect their homeland instead of for the British crown.

Fort Gower Address

W.V. and the American Revolution

100

This soldier and leader during the French and Indian War, was later appointed to lead the new American army in the fight for independence from Great Britain.

George Washington

200

This colonial Major rode his horse to Fort Henry to provide assistance, but was chased to Wheeling Hill by Native Americans. He made a brave escape by jumping off the cliff, surviving, and would then ride back to Fort Henry.

Major Samuel McCulloch

300

This Native American Chief came to Point Pleasant to warn the settlers of a possible attack, and was taken prisoner and later killed.

Chief Cornstalk

400

This treaty ended the American Revolution and required the British to abandon their forts in the West while requiring the colonies (now states) to repay money they owed to Great Britain.

Treaty of Paris of 1783

500

This daring and corageous 16 year old ran 50 yards to a supply house to get gunpowder for our troops in Fort Henry. (She made a mad dash for the stash!)

Elizabeth "Betty" Zane

Vocabulary

100

To take away the legal status of a law, decree, or document.

Nullify

200

To form an association with another for mutual benefit. "Friends"

Ally

300

To not take sides in a war or conflict.

Neutral

400

A military encounter where armed forces try to capture a fort or fortified town by surrounding it and preventing any supplies from reaching it.

Siege

500

The people who did not want to separate from Great Britain during the American Revolution. Also known as Tories.

Loyalist