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What is the Date of the beginning of the Seven Year War? -1756 -1754 -1757 -1755
The War started in 1754 when Washington defeats the french in a surprise attack and builds fort Necessity.
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Who delivered the message to the french in 1753 that sparked conflict? -Paul Revere -Ben Franklin -Robert Dinwiddie -George Washington
It was George Washington who was sent to bring a message to the french but also scout there armed forces and bases.
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Where was Fort Necessity built? -Great Meadows -Quebec -Green Fields -Chicago
Fort Necessity was erected in Great Meadows, Pennsylvania.
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What was the name of the Province that was taken by Fredrick II that started the whole initial European conflict? -Sicily -Silesia -Simby -Silline
The war started when the Austrians tried to take back Silesia, from Fredrick II of Prussia
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Who Controlled most of Britain's war efforts? -George Washington -James Cooper -William Pitt -William Johnson
William Pitt took control of the British army making many successful and strategical plans not only in north america but Europe too.
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When Was the Treaty Of Paris Signed -1756 -1760 -1768 -1763
The treaty of Paris was signed in 1763 which ended the Seven Year War and left Britain as the power house of the World.
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Who was the Governor of Virginia that requested him to send the letter to the french? -Thomas Landry -Atticus Markson -Robert Dinwiddie -George Washington
Robert Dinwiddie, Governor of Virginia sent George Washington to deliver the message
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What fort did the British capture that gave them a strategic advantage in control of the Chignecto Isthmus? -Fort Carillion -Fort Beausejour -Fort Alcatraz -Fort Lauderdale
The British captured Fort Beausejour with little resistance giving them a great advantage of the water way.
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The British sided with what nation during this European conflict? -France -Prussia -Austria -Italy
The British allied itself with Austria, while France allied itself with Prussia
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When is George Washingtons birthday -January 7th -March15th -April 1st -Febuary 22nd
George Washington was born on February 22nd, 1732
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What year did France and England officially declare war. -1756 -1755 -1754 -1753
1756 England officially declares war on France.
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Who was the first British general sent to command British and American forces? -Gen. Matthew Sheppard -Gen. Edward Fitzgerald -Gen. Chris P. Bacon -Gen. Edward Braddock
Gen. Edward Braddock was sent over to command and take Fort Duquesne but was killed during battle.
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Where did most Acadians move home to after being run out by British forces. -Western Canada -New York -Chicago -Louisiana
A significant amount of Acadians moved down to Louisiana and became what we know as Cajun.
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Frederick II decides to attack first and he does on Saxony, Britain being their only ally provides support how? -Money -Weapons -Troops -Doesn't Help
Britian supplies them with funds but does not want to get too involved unless they need to protect Hanover.
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How Many Children did William Pitt have? -5 -8 -1 -0
William Pitt had 5 children, three sons and two daughters.
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What was the date that Fort Necessity was defeated by the french? -March 3, 1755 -July 4, 1754 -February 2, 1754 -August 11, 1755
Ironically enough the forts surrender was on July 4, 1754 when Washington's men where surrounded by over 900 french men.
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What was the name of the Commander of all French armies? -Dillinger -Montcalm -Accardo -Moran
Montcalm was named commander of all french forces in 1756
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When the French captured Fort Duquesne they renamed both the city and fort after an important person. What city was this fort located in? -Oakland -Desmont -Washington D.C. -Pittsburgh
The fort was renamed Fort Pitt and is located in what is now Pittsburgh after Secretary of State William Pitt.
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What Treaty Does Maria Theresa of Austria sign in 1748 to rebuild her army? -Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle -Treaty of Lax-de-Fortindo -Treaty of Vu-la-Champagne -Treaty of Tu-bor-Lliga
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle was signed in 1748 which ended the war of Austria succession and allowed them to rebuild their army.
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What was the Name of the muskets used by the British in the French Indian War? -Cheville -Brown Bess -Long Tommy -Browning
The British used the "Brown Bess"
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What year did the French Surrender Montreal -1760 -1759 -1761 -1763
The French surrendered Montreal in 1760, which was their last hope of fate, this ended all major campaigns
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Who was the English Commander-in-Chief -George Washington -Joshua Chamberlain -John Campbell -George Nelson
John Campbell was sent to America in 1756 as commander-in-chief but was very unpopular with a lot of the leaders.
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After the signing of the peace treaty what land was France allowed to keep? -New Orleans -Martinique -Guadeloupe -All the above
France was allowed to keep New Orleans, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and St. Lucia but lost all territory east of the Mississippi to the British.
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How many Soldiers did Fredrick march into Saxony? -10,000 -749,000 -3,000 -70,000
He marched 70,000 soldiers.
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What Is my Middle Name? -Spencer -Matthew -Thomas -Daniel
My Middle name is Daniel