Causes and People
Who was the young British officer whose early attack on Fort Duquesne helped start the war?
George Washington
hat was the result of the Battle of Quebec in 1759?
Turning Point of the war
Which Native American confederacy mostly supported the British?
Iroquis
Name one major result of the Treaty of Paris (1763). in North America?
France lost most of its North American empire; Britain gained Canada and lands east of the Mississippi; Spain gained Louisiana from France.
Who drew Join or Die?
Benjamin Franklin
What natural resource and trade good was important and is often cited as a cause of competition in North America?
Fur Trade
Which fort did the British lose early in the war (located at the site of modern Pittsburgh)?
Fort Duquesne
How did Native American alliances help determine the outcome of battles?
Native alliances provided crucial knowledge of terrain, guided scouting and ambushes, and supplied fighters — changing battle strategies and outcomes.
What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
To limit colonial expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains and reduce conflicts with Native Americans by forbidding settlers to move across a boundary line.
The French and Indian War was part of what larger global conflict
Seven Years War
Which British leader later helped turn the war in Britain’s favor with new strategy and funding?
William Pitt
What military tactic (used by colonists and Native forces) made fighting in North America different from European battles?
Guerilla Warfare
Which confederacies helped the French -Name 3
Huron
Potowatomi
Winnebago
Mississaugas
Ojibwas
How did the Treaty of Paris (1763) change the balance of power in North America?
Britain became the dominant colonial power in North America; France lost most of its territory; Spain gained some territory but overall British power increased.
Who took control of Florida after the French and Indian War
Spain
Which two European countries fought directly against each other in the French and Indian War?
England and France
Which battle’s outcome is often called a turning point because it led directly to British control of Canada?
Why did different Native American tribes choose different sides during the war?
Tribes chose sides based on existing trade relationships, rivalries with other tribes, and which European power they believed best protected their interests.
How did the French and Indian War change the relationship between Britain and its American colonies?
Colonists expected more freedom and less British interference after the war, but Britain began taxing the colonies and enforcing control to pay war debts — this increased tension.
Why was the Mississippi River so important
It connected the Great Lakes to the Gulf America and had port access for trade.
What was the main cause of the French and Indian War (think about land and control)?
Control of the Ohio Valley & Mississippi River
How did William Pitt influence the British war effort in North America?
Borrowed millions to increase the war effort and win
How were Native Americans affected by the Treaty of Paris (1763)?
They lost land power and resources
Explain ONE way the outcome of the war contributed to tensions that led to the American Revolution.
The war left Britain with large debts and a desire to have colonists help pay for defense; new taxes and enforcement led to colonial anger and helped spark the American Revolution.
What was the Albany Plan of Union and why was it rejected
Plan to politically unite colonies. It was rejected because not all colonies shared the same problems