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French Missionaries
French Explorers
British and Americans
Native Americans
Miscellaneous
100
What religion does a Jesuit practice? i.e. If you are a Jesuit you are also a _______________
Catholic
100
Why was Michigan so important to the French?
They wanted the furs that were here which were very valuable to sell in France.
100
Why did the British fight for Michigan? What did they want to do here?
They wanted to bring their families here and set up communities and homes.
100
Who was the Indian chief who helped the French during the French and Indian War?
Chief Pontiac
100
Michigan was controlled by the French but then the British took over. How did this happen?
The British won the French and Indian War.
200
Who was the Jesuit Missionary who wanted to teach the Indians about God and convert them to Christianity?
Marquette
200
Which French explorer built and sailed in the Griffon?
LaSalle
200
What fort did George Rodgers Clark want to take over but he never did?
Detroit
200
This object is used to show that the Indians are making a sacred pledge.
Wampum
200
What city did George Rodgers Clark win a battle at on the Illinois/Indiana border?
Vincennes
300
What did the Jesuits want to do in Michigan?
Convert the Indians to Christianity
300
Which French explorer settled Detroit and established a fort there?
Cadillac
300
What did the Proclamation of 1763 say?
Americans could not go west of the Appalachian Mountains.
300
What did the Indians do to trick the British into opening the gates of Fort Michilimackinac so they could attack?
They pretended to play lacrosse with the other Indians and then "accidentally" threw their ball over the fort's walls.
300
There was a battle during the French and Indian War that lead to the British winning control of Michigan. Where did this battle take place?
Quebec
400
What is a "mission" (noun NOT verb form)
A place where the Jesuits would bring Indians to convert them to Christianity.
400
Michilimackinac was the central spot where all the __________took place between French and Indians
Fur trading
400
What law did the British pass so that they could make the Indians happy?
Proclamation of 1763 which said American settlers could not go west of Appalachians.
400
What did the Indians think of land ownership?
They did not believe men could own land. Land was to be shared by everyone.
400
During the French and Indian War which two groups were fighting against each other?
The French and Indians versus the British
500
Which Jesuit missionary explored Lake Superior and the Keweenaw Bay?
Father Menard
500
Name a city in Michigan that has a French name.
A few examples: Marquette, Detroit, Cadillac
500
Why was George Rodgers Clark so important even though he did not capture Detroit?
He helped Americans win land in the Michigan area during the Revolutionary War. If he didn't do this then the British might have claimed this land after the war ended and Michigan would be under British control.
500
Why did the Native Americans like the French but not the British?
French just wanted furs in Michigan, didn't want to settle. British wanted to take over Indian land and set up homes.
500
What happened to the Griffon?
It was lost during a big storm and has not ever been found.