French & Indian War
It is called the French and Indian War because ...
The French and Indians combined forces to fight the British.
What is a militia?
A militia is a group of untrained soldiers.
Who volunteered to take King George's message to the French fort?
George Washington
Why did the Native Americans like the French over the British?
The French did not try to push the Indians off their land.
George Washington learned what 2 things from the French and Indian War?
1. he learned how to lead an army
2. he learned the British army's strengths and weaknesses
George Washington and his militia built __________.
Fort Necessity
Why is it called the French and Indian War?
The French and the Indians were on the same side, fighting against the British.
British troops were unsuccessful in battle because _____ and _____.
they wore bright red uniforms and fought in straight lines
What was the name of the French fort?
Fort Duquesne
The governor sent Washington and some soldiers to the Ohio River to ____.
built a fort (Fort Necessity)