Who fought the French and Indian War?
What side were most of the Native Americans on?
French
Why did the British want to fight the war?
Take over land to farm and control the river for trading.
What was George Washington's First Mission?
Deliver a letter to the French at their fort for their surrender.
After the war, who lost all of their land in North America?
The French
Why were the natives on the side of France?
They had built great relationships with the French in fur trading. They married Native American women.
Why did the Native Americans fight the war?
They wanted to protect their land and way of life.
How old was George when he went?
21
Who won the war?
The British
Why were the natives on the side of England?
They had better trade and land agreements with England. They were also seeking protection from rival Native American tribes allied with the French.
Why did the French fight the war?
They wanted to continue their fur trading business and control the Mississippi River for trade.
Why did George Washington build Camp Neccessity?
The French were coming after them because they had battled French troops.
William Pitt borrowed a lot of money and put England in debt to win the war.
Did African Americans fight alongside England during the war?
Yes
Why did American colonists want to fight the war?
To gain more land and money?
Did the French take over George Washington's fort?
Yes
Who took over the Ohio River Valley after the war?
England and American colonists
Did women fight in the French and Indian War?
Yes, they disguised themselves as men or helped by being nurses and cooks.
Were England and France fighting wars in other parts of the world?
Yes, they were fighting in Africa, India, Europe, and Asia. The French and Indian War is only one war out of many wars around the world. The war between France and England during this time is called the 7 Years' War. France lost territory all over the world.
Why was this war important for a young George Washington?
It gave him the experience needed when he became the general commander of U.S forces against the British in the American Revolutionary War.
What happened in England after the war?
They were in real bad debt. In order to make up for this debt, they began to tax the American colonists more.