War in the Colonies/Washington's Mistakes
What was Benjamin Franklin’s purpose for creating the Join or Die cartoon?
to unite the colonies during the French and Indian War
Which location was strategically important for controlling the Ohio River?
Fort Duquesne
Which line of longitude is closest to the city of Quebec?
75 West
In 1763, which country controlled the land west of the Mississippi River?
Spain
Based on Mingo’s account, which word best describes the relationship between the Choctaw and the French?
Beneficial
Where was the first battle of the French and Indian War fought?
Fort Necessity
Why was Edward Braddock an ineffective leader during the French and Indian War? Select the two correct answers.
He was unfamiliar with the North American terrain.
He was unwilling to take advice from the colonists.
What did the British rename Fort Duquesne and why?
They renamed it Fort Pitt for William Pitt. (Expand on this answer)
Why were the French willing to give up Louisiana?
They wanted to protect their rich Caribbean colonies. (Expand on this idea.)
Which line from the excerpt supports the conclusion that Mingo sees the British presence as a positive?
“Therefore, we need not be uneasy that the English settle upon our lands, as by that means they can more easily supply our wants.”
What mistakes did George Washington make in 1754? Select the three correct answers.
He built a makeshift fort on low ground.
He brought too few soldiers to fight the French and their allies.
He signed a statement taking responsibility for fighting against the French.
Why did the British raise taxes on their colonies and how did the colonists feel about this?
The war had cost a lot of money. The colonists were upset by this. (Expand on this idea.)
Competing claims over which area were central to the French and Indian War?
the Ohio River valley
On your own paper, write a well-organized paragraph in response to the following prompt: The French and Indian War could not have been won without William Pitt.
Answers will vary from student to student, but should use sources to support their argument.