Moving Westward
What countries had claims to the Ohio Valley?
France and Great Britain
Who did the French get to help them because they were so outnumbered?
American Indians
Who were the French allies?
Native Americans
Who won the war?
The British
Name one of my favorite food!
Pizza, Mexican food (all of it!) , Chicken Cutlets and Mashed Potatoes, Burger and Fries .. Just to name a few :)
How did the French respond to the westward movement of the British settlers into land they claimed?
They built forts along the rivers to protect their claims
What is another name for this war.
The Seven Years War
Important French Fort
Fort Duquesne
What was the name of the Treaty that settled the war?
The Treaty of Paris
How many sisters do I have?
2
What was the Albany Plan of Union? Who proposed it?
It was a plan to join a group of territories under one government. Benjamin Franklin
What army marched in straight lines when going to battle?
The British
Where did the British climb steep cliffs to win the war?
Quebec
What did the French have to give up to England?
A huge amount of territory
What is my favorite season?
SUMMER
Name one advantage and one disadvantage for the French.
They were united under one government but they had fewer people who were more scattered throughout their land
Why did the French and the British go to war?
Dispute over control of the Ohio Valley.
When was the Treaty of Paris signed?
1763
Although England won the war, how did they lose?
England was in great debt from the war. England decided to tax the American colonists to pay for the war debt.
What's my favorite sports team?
New York Giants (GO BIG BLUE!!)
Name one advantage and one disadvantage for the British.
The British had more people and were not united politically
Who was the commander of the Virginia militia in the Battle of Jumonville Glen?
George Washington
What General died in battle?
General Braddock
What land did the British gain?
All of the land east of the Mississippi River, except New Orleans. They also gained Florida from Spain in exchange for Cuba.
Where's my favorite place to go?
The Shore