Causes of the War
The French and the British fought for control of what area?
The Ohio River Valley
What are the three main reasons (3 G's) Europeans explored during the Age of Exploration?
Gold, God, Glory
Which future U.S. president gained early military experience in the French & Indian War?
George Washington
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Which colonial region was known as the “Breadbasket”?
Middle Colonies
The French main ally in the war was?
Native Americans
What treaty ended the French and Indian War?
The Treaty of Paris (1763)
What was the main purpose of the Albany Plan of Union?
To unite the colonies for defense.
What did both France and Britain WANT that contributed to the war?
Power
What was the name of the three-part trade route connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas?
The Triangular Trade.
Who created the “Join, or Die” cartoon?
Benjamin Franklin
Which fort did Washington build but later had to surrender?
Fort Necessity
Name 2 Native American goal in the war
Gain their land back
Maintain trade relationships
Balance power between Britain and France
What made the Middle Passage especially dangerous?
Overcrowding, disease, lack of food, harsh conditions.
Who proposed the Albany Plan of Union?
Benjamin Franklin
The land that France lost at the end of the war was then divided between what two countries?
Spain and Britain
What land did the Treaty of Paris (1763) give to Britain?
Land (east of the Mississippi and Canada)
What major problem did Britain face after the war, leading to new taxes on the colonies?
Debt
Why did Salutary Neglect matter to the colonies?
Colonists got used to freedom… and they liked it.
This shift is a big reason tension grew and eventually led to the American Revolution.
What man WAS Commander in Chief of the British forces in the Ohio River Valley?
General Braddock
How many colonies wanted to ratify (accept) the Albany Plan of Union?
Zero
Why did Britain end Salutary Neglect after the war?
They wanted to control the colonies and raise money.