Main Ideas
What were some reasons for the French and Indian War?
Disagreements over land and power?
Money (fur trade)?
Who was the British General who died almost immediately at Fort Duquesne?
General Braddock
Name the first official battle of the Seven Years War. Who won?
What is Fort Duquesne? The French.
Explain the term "colonial expansion" and its link to the French and Indian War.
European countries wanted to expand their power, and started colonizing other parts of the world. Both France and England did this, and claimed the same land in North America.
Which two rivers were part of a British military strategy that led to French surrender?
St. Lawrence and Niagara Rivers
Why did the French not have as many people as England in the New World?
They only allowed FRENCH people who were also CATHOLIC into New France. England did not restrict religions, and had many immigrants from other countries.
Who was the Native American leader that allied with the French during the war?
Who is Hendrick/Tiyanoga?
What was the name of the meeting held between leaders of the northern colonies and important members of the Iroquois?
What was the Albany Congress?
Define the term "guerilla warfare" and its relevance in the conflict.
This was a style of fighting when Native Americans would surprise-attack the British from all angles, often in the woods. The British were not used to fighting this way, and lost many early battles because of it.
What was the name of Ben Franklin's famous political cartoon? How does this connect to the French and Indian War?
Join or Die.
He wanted the 13 colonies to form a colonial nation.
How did the French and Indian War impact the relationship between Great Britain and its American colonies?
Things became tense when King George started taxing the colonists to pay for the war.
Which surveyor learned from mistakes in the French and Indian War and why does this matter?
Who is George Washington? He learns so much that he becomes the General of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Name one major battle of the French and Indian War.
Battle of Lake George
Battle at Fort Duquesne
Battle of Quebec
Battle of Montreal
Name an important "proclamation" in the context of the French and Indian War. Why is it important?
What is the Proclamation of 1763? Issued by King George. It stated that colonists must stay east of the Appalachian Mountains, saving all land to the west of the mountains for the Native Americans. It does not work.
What else did Jefferey Amherst do to the Native Americans (aside from blankets) that led to their suffering?
He ordered the British/colonists to stop supplying guns to the Native Americans. Many starved because they could not hunt.
Name two important turning points of the war.
England getting native support (Iroquois League) and the Battle of Lake George.
Also acceptable (Amherst taking the Niagara and St. Lawrence Rivers)
Who was the leader of the Albany Congress?
Who is Ben Franklin?
What treaty ended the French and Indian War?
What is the Treaty of Paris?
Define the term "ally" as it relates to the conflict
Allies are often groups of people who fight on the same side of a war. The British had the Iroquois as allies, and the French had other native allies.
Describe Tiyanoga’s relationship with the British.
He was a friend to the British. He had traveled to Britain and respected William Johnson. They were close friends.
Name two RESULTS after the war and explain why they are important.
French got kicked out of North America (England expands their power even more in North America). And King George taxed the colonists (this leads to the Revolution)
Who was the British Foreign Secretary who ordered Jeffery Amherst to take control over two important rivers in the Ohio River Valley?
Who is William Pitt?
What was the significance of the battle of Quebec during the war?
Sneak attack. One of the last battles of the war, won by British. James Wolfe dies.
Define the term "germ warfare" and explain its significance during the conflict.
The deliberate spread of disease in hopes to wipe out an enemy. Jeffery Amherst gave Native Americans blankets from small pox patients, and tried to kill them off.
Which battle was the first victory for the British during the French and Indian War?
What is the Battle of Lake George?