French and Indian War 1
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Although Great Britain won the war, what did they have to do afterwards?
Pay the war debt
This group of Native American's had a particularly large role in the war.
Iroquois
What land did Britain gain as a result of the war?
The Ohio River Valley
Who was the war between?
French and British
Instead of Great Britain paying the war debt themselves, what did they decide to do?
Tax the colonists
Both the French and British wanted the Ohio River Valley because more land means more of this.
Power
What was something the British got a lot of after fighting this war on multiple continents?
Where did this war take place?
Ohio River Valley
What ended the war?
The Treaty of Paris (1763)
Who was the person in the Virginia militia who started the French and Indian War?
George Washington
Why did Britain raise taxes in the colonies after the war?
They believed they colonists should help pay back the massive war debt.
Who won the war?
The British
What were the three reasons for the war happening?
1. Fur trade
2.Fertile Land
3. Control over the Mississippi River/ Ohio River valley
Why was the Ohio River Valley valuable?
For fur trade and fertile land
Why did the colonists feel more united after the French and Indian War?
They had a shared experience.
Fought against a common enemy.
Their shared anger with Britain over new policies and taxes.
How long did the war last?
Seven to nine years
What did the Europeans call this war?
The Seven Years War
Why were the colonists upset by the taxes passed on them?
The colonsist had no representation in the British parliament and felt they should not be taxed without representation
The colonists refused to pay the taxes and thought they were strong enough to fight against anyone. What did this lead to?
The American Revolution