Causes of the War
Which colonies were growing rapidly and pushing into French territory?
The British colonies
Who was the British officer that gained military experience during the war?
George Washington
Which battle in 1759 was decisive and led to the fall of New France?
The Battle of Quebec
Which group lost support and protection after the treaty was signed?
The Native American tribes
How did the war impact the British colonies financially?
They faced new taxes to recoup war costs
What was the larger conflict that the French and Indian War was a part of?
The Seven Years War
What type of troops supported the British colonies during the war?
Colonial militias and British regular troops
What was the outcome of Braddock's Defeat in 1755?
A British defeat demonstrating effective Native American tactics
What did the Treaty of Paris establish for Britain in North America?
Dominance as a European power in the region
What feeling grew among colonists as a result of the war?
Less reliance on British protection
What region did both the British and French claim, leading to conflict?
The Ohio River Valley
Which British Prime Minister orchestrated the war strategy for Britain?
William Pitt
What significant event happened in 1760 that marked the end of major military operations?
The fall of Montreal to the British
What did Spain gain from France after the treaty?
Louisiana
What did the Proclamation of 1763 attempt to limit?
Colonial expansion westward past the Appalachian Mountains
Why did many Native American tribes ally with the French?
Because French fur trade policies were often more favorable to them
Who led the French forces in North America?
Marquis de Montcalm
Which battle was one of the bloodiest and resulted in a British victory in 1758?
The Battle of Ticonderoga
What territory did France cede to Britain as a result of the treaty?
Canada and all lands east of the Mississippi River
What rebellion occurred as a response to British policies after the war?
Pontiac's Rebellion
What was a major source of tension between British and French colonists?
The competition for land and resources
Which Native American tribes were mostly allied with the French?
The Lenape, Ottawa, and Shawnee
What did the capture of Fort Oswego in 1756 secure for the French?
Lake Ontario
When was the Treaty of Paris signed?
February 10, 1763?
What pattern began to emerge regarding Native American lands after the war?
A pattern of broken treaties and forced relocation