Why was it called the French and Indian War?
The French and Indians were fighting the British.
A military troop made of men who are NOT professional soldiers
militia
What caused the French and Indian War?
They were fighting over the land that extended to the Mississippi River.
How did Virginia's governor respond to Washington's defeat?
He asked the King of England to send troops to fight the French.
Why were the Indians so mad at the British?
The British were taking their land.
Name two reasons the British troops were so unsuccessful in battle.
They wore red uniforms and stood in straight lines.
Why was George Washington and the Virginia militia sent into the Ohio area?
to build Fort Necessity
How many years did it take the British to win the war?
ten
How did the French respond after George Washington and the Virginia militia build Fort Necessity?
They attacked Fort Necessity!
What two important things did George Washington learn from fighting in the French and Indian War?
George Washington learned how to lead an army and he also learned the strengths and weaknesses of the British.