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The War
Fort Niagara
Causes
Aftermath
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George Washington
Who is the first President of the United States of America and an officer in the British army during the French and Indian War?
100
The French
Which country originally began construction on Fort Niagara?
100
Both the French and English wanted to acquire more of this.
What is land?
100
This country lost most of their territory in Canada as a result of the war.
What is France?
200
These people sided with the French during the war.
Who are the Native Americans (Indians)?
200
A type of battle in which one group attempts to defend an attack against a fort or city. The battle often lasts for days, weeks or even months.
What is a siege?
200
When two groups both want the same thing, but only one can have it, it can cause this.
What is rivalry/competition?
200
This country gained a lot of land in Canada and solidified their control of the land that would eventually become the United States.
What is England/Great Britain?
300
They were the winners of the French and Indian War, which allowed them to increase their territory in North America.
Who are the English (British)?
300
A type of gun that was used by soldiers at Fort Niagara, and across the colonies during the French and Indian War.
What is a musket?
300
This is territory that is claimed by more than one nation.
What is disputed territory?
300
This country's power and influence in North America was severely weakened by the outcome of the war.
What is France?
400
1754
When did the French and Indian War begin?
400
The body of water that Fort Niagara overlooks.
What is Lake Ontario?
400
Both the French and the English wanted the right to do this with the Native Americans.
What is trade?
400
We don't speak French because these people conquered the area where we live today.
What is England/Great Britain?
500
The Treaty of Paris.
What was the treaty that ended the French and Indian War?
500
Fort Niagara was vital because it protected access to this from Lake Ontario.
What is the American Heartland?
500
Both the English and French wanted more land because they would acquire more of this on the land.
What are natural resources?
500
The British introduced these in an attempt to pay for the French and Indian War. It would ultimately lead to rebellion against them by the colonists.
What are taxes?