War in the Colonies
Competing claims over what area of land started the French and Indian War?
The Ohio River Valley
Where was the first battle of the French and Indian War fought?
Fort Necessity
What were the two reasons Edward Braddock was an ineffective leader?
He was unfamiliar with the terrain of North America
He was unwilling to take advice from the colonists
Which line of longitude is closest to the city of Quebec?
75 degrees West
Beneficial
What location was strategically important for controlling the Ohio River Valley?
Fort Duquesne
Benjamin Franklin created the Join, or Die poster to do what?
Unite the Colonies during the French and Indian War
In 1763, which country controlled the land West of the Mississippi River?
Spain
How did Mingo see the British presence?
He saw it as positive because “they can more easily supply our wants.”
What were Washington's three major mistakes?
He built Fort Necessity on low lying ground
He brought too few soldiers to fight the French
He signed a statement taking responsibility for the fighting