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Who were the two major superpowers involved in the French and Indian War?
France and Britain
Which superpower entered the war to fight with the French?
Spain
What major advantages did the British have over the French? (Name 2)
* greater population
* stronger navy
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Why were the Native Americans upset by the British settlers in the Ohio River Valley?
They cleared their land and built farms
Most Native Americans chose to fight with the French because....
They had a positive relationship with the French
They wanted to protect their land from future settlement
What was the Albany Plan of Union and who introduced it?
An idea to have one centralized government - Ben Franklin
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"The Forks" was an important location to control because....
The rivers controlled the trade within the Ohio River Valley
Why was George Washington called a hero after he led his first battle?
He was a colonist fighting on the side of the British. His troops fired the first shots of the war
What advantages did the French have?
* they had a strong relationship with Native Americans
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What were the names of the forts the both the French and British built at "The Forks"?
French - Fort Duquesne
British - Fort Necessity
Why did some Native American groups choose to side with the British?
Better trade options
What fighting tactic did the Natives and French use to their advantage against the British?
Guerilla Warfare - hit and run, ambush-style fighting
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In which state is "The Forks" located?
Pennsylvania
How did the French and Indian War set the stage for the American Revolution?
the taxes imposed by the British angered the colonists
The Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian War. Describe the power shift in North America after the war.
French lost all territory except a few small islands of the east coast. British had everything east of the Mississippi River - Spain had everything west of the Mississippi River.
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