Introduction
By what year had England established the 13 colonies along the Atlantic coast?
1733
Why was the fur trade important to the French and English colonists?
A. It helped them build houses.
B. It made them a lot of money.
C. It helped them travel faster.
D. It was used for food.
B. It made them a lot of money.
What was France’s most important goal by 1750?
A. Building cities
B. Controlling the Ohio River Valley
C. Trading with Spain
D. Exploring the ocean
B. Controlling the Ohio River Valley
What was the French and Indian War about?
A. Control of land in North America
B. Control of oceans
C. Control of gold
D. Control of trade routes in Asia
A. Control of land in North America
In what year did the French and Indian War end?
A. 1492
B. 1607
C. 1763
D. 1776
C. 1763
Which two counties were competing for land in North America?
England and France
Why did the animal furs get shipped to France and England?
They were sold for a high profit and they could make money of the animal fur.
What group controlled the Ohio River Valley?
A. Spanish soldiers
B. English colonists
C. Iroquois tribes (League of Five Nations)
D. Farmers
C. Iroquois tribes (League of Five Nations)
Who helped the English during the war?
A. Spain
B. Great Britain
C. France
D. Canada
B. Great Britain
What was the name of the agreement that ended the war?
A. Declaration of Independence
B. Treaty of Paris
C. Bill of Rights
D. Mayflower Compact
B. Treaty of Paris
Why was the Ohio River Valley important to both countries?
A. It had gold mines.
B. It had large cities.
C. It was rich in natural resources and land.
D. It was close to Europe.
C. It was rich in natural resources.
Why was it important for colonists to build relationships with Native Americans?
A. They needed help farming.
B. Native Americans trapped animals for fur.
C. They wanted to learn new languages.
D. They needed help building houses.
B. Native Americans trapped animals for fur.
Which of the following was part of the League of Five Nations?
A. Cherokee
B. Mohawk
C. Apache
D. Sioux
B. Mohawk
By 1758, what problem did the French have?
A. They had no weapons
B. They were outnumbered by British troops
C. They had no allies
D. They lost their forts
B. They were outnumbered by British troops
Which country received most of France’s land in North America?
A. Spain
B. Great Britain
C. Germany
D. Italy
B. Great Britain
What natural resource made the Ohio River Valley valuable?
A. Oil and coal
B. Timber and iron
C. Fertile land, water, and animals for fur
D. Diamonds and silver
C. Fertile land, water, and animals for four
Why didn't all Native Americans want to trade with colonists?
Why did the French become angry?
A. They lost their ships
B. The English settled in the Ohio River Valley
C. They had no soldiers
D. They ran out of supplies
B. The English settled in the Ohio River Valley
Which country helped France later in the war?
A. Germany
B. Italy
C. Spain
D. Portugal
C. Spain
What did Spain give to Great Britain because of the treaty?
A. Canada
B. Florida
C. Ohio River Valley
D. New Orleans
B. Florida
What other area did France claim besides the Mississippi River Valley and most of the Great Lakes Region?
Canada
What sometimes happened when tribes completed for trade?
A. They moved away.
B. They shared everything.
C. Battles broke out.
D. They stopped trading fur forever.
C. Battles broke out.
What did France and England do to protect their land claims?
A. Built schools
B. Built forts and trained soldiers
C. Stopped trading
D. Moved back to Europe
B. Built forts and trained soldiers
What happened after the British captured Quebec and Montreal?
A. The war continued for years
B. France surrendered with its allies
C. Spain took over
D. The colonists left America
B. France surrendered with its allies
Why was New Orleans important?
A. It had gold mines
B. It was a large farm
C. It was an important shipping port
D. It was the capital city
C. It was an important shipping port