French and Indian War Quick Facts
Which side were most of the Native Americans on in the begining?
The French
Although Great Britain won the war, what did they have afterwards?
War debt
What year did the war begin?
1754
What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?
French and English settlers both claimed the same land in the Ohio River Valley
Who won control of the Ohio River Valley?
The British
Who was the war between?
French, Native Americans and British
You learn that France had to cede it land in North America when they lost the war. What does the word cede mean?
to give
What year did the war end?
1763
Why did both sides want the Ohio River Valley?
The land was rich with natural resources
What city did France keep control of after the War?
New Orleans
What territory were they fighting over?
Ohio River Valley
What ended the war?
The Treaty of Paris of 1763
What is another name for the war?
7 years war
Why did the Natives dislike the English?
They were taking their land
Why did Britain raise taxes in the colonies after the war?
colonists should pay war debt.
Who won the war?
The British
What land did Spain get after the War?
All land West of the Mississippi River
How long did the 7 years war last?
9 years
Who attacked first?
British
Which country lost territory?
France
Who was the young military leader from Virginia who fought in the French and Indian War?
George Washington
What did the British gain control over?
All lands east of the Mississippi River
Which best describes a partnership
What was the name of the land the French and British both claimed?
The Ohio River Valley
Instead of Great Britain paying the war debt themselves, what did they decide to do?
Tax the colonists