French and Indian War Quick Facts
Which side were most of the Native Americans on?
The French
What were the British and French fighting over in North America?
Ohio River Valley and Mississippi River
Who was Britain's main rival in the early 1700's?
France
Who was the war between?
French, Native Americans and British
Why did the Natives dislike the English?
They were taking their land
What were the British and French fighting for before the French and Indian War?
land and riches from many parts of the world
What territory were they fighting over?
Ohio River Valley
Why was this area in the Americas that the British and French were fighting over so important?
The area had great trade
routes. Control of it would
create wealth and power.
What was the result of General Pitt's decision to pay for war supplies no matter the cost?
The British ran up an
enormous debt, but they
won the war.
Who won the war?
The British
What did the French and Indian War also start?
The Seven Years War in Europe
What marks the end of the French and Indian War?
Treaty of Paris gives
France's land in the
Americas to the British.
Who was the young military leader from Virginia who fought in the French and Indian War?
George Washington
Name 2 reasons Native Americans preferred the French
Respected their culture..language..wanted to trade not their land
What was a result of the French and Indian war on the colonists?
The colonists had to pay
higher taxes to the British
to help pay for the war.