Causes of the War
What river valley was claimed by both the British and French, leading to conflict?
Ohio River Valley
Who was the young British officer who led early battles and later became famous in U.S. history?
George Washington
What fort built by the French was located where Pittsburgh is today?
Fort Duquesne
What treaty ended the French and Indian War?
Treaty of Paris 1763
Which two countries controlled most of North America before the war?
Britain and France
What economic activity were Britain and France competing over in North America?
Fur trade
Which British general died in an ambush near Fort Duquesne in 1755?
Edward Braddock
What happened to Fort Necessity after Washington built it?
It was captured by the French
Which country lost almost all its land in North America?
France
After the war, who gained control of Canada?
Britain
Which British action angered the French and contributed to starting the war?
British settlers moved into French-claimed land
Who led the British government and increased funding to turn the war in Britain’s favor?
William Pitt
What Canadian city’s fall marked a turning point in the war for Britain?
Quebec
What did the Proclamation of 1763 forbid colonists from doing?
Settling west of the Appalachian Mountains
Who gained land west of the Mississippi River after the war?
Spain
Why were Native Americans involved in the war from the beginning?
To protect their land and trade interests
Which Native American leader led a rebellion after the war ended?
Pontiac
In what year did the French and Indian War officially begin?
1754
Why did Britain begin taxing the colonies after the war?
To pay off war debt
What boundary was set by the Proclamation of 1763?
Appalachian Mountains
What early American attempt to unite colonies for defense failed before the war began?
Albany Plan of Union
Which colonial leader created the 'Join or Die' cartoon promoting colonial unity?
Benjamin Franklin
What battle strategy did Native allies use that was unfamiliar to the British?
Ambush and guerrilla tactics
What rebellion occurred after Native Americans lost land and trust in British promises?
Pontiac’s Rebellion
How did the war’s outcome change the balance of power in North America?
Britain became the most powerful colonial empire