French and Indian War Flashcard

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What was the primary reason European countries were constantly fighting in the 18th century? Options: To expand their empires and gain more land, trade, and resources, To promote democracy and freedom, To spread Christianity, To defend their countries from invasions

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To expand their empires and gain more land, trade, and resources

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What was the 'Triangle of Hatred' among the European countries in North America? Options: England, France, and Spain; England, France, and Germany; England, Spain, and the Netherlands; France, Spain, and Portugal

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England, France, and Spain

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What was the 'mercantilism' strategy that European countries used to gain more wealth and power? Options: Reduce trade and focus on internal production, Promote free trade with minimal regulations, Encourage colonies to be self-sufficient, Increase colonies, trade, and control of resources

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Increase colonies, trade, and control of resources

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What was the main cause of the series of colonial wars between the English, French, and their Native American allies? Options: Disputes over colonial borders and control of trade and resources, Religious conflicts between Protestants and Catholics, Desire to spread democracy to the colonies, Rivalry between the monarchies of Europe

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Disputes over colonial borders and control of trade and resources

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Why did the British 'red coats' suffer heavy losses in the Battle of the Monongahela against the French and Native American 'no coats'?

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The British used outdated tactics and weapons, the French and Native Americans were more skilled fighters, and the British were outnumbered.

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What was the main result of the French and Indian War for the British? Options: They lost most of their North American colonies, They gained control over nearly all of North America, They were forced to pay high reparations to the French, They had to withdraw all troops from the colonies

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They gained control over nearly all of North America

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What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763 issued by King George III?

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To prevent further colonial expansion into Native American lands

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How did the French and Indian War contribute to the start of the American Revolutionary War?

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It sparked tensions and resentment between the colonies and Britain.

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What was George Washington's role in the early stages of the French and Indian War?

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He was a young militia officer sent to deliver an ultimatum to the French.

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Why did the British performance in the French and Indian War improve after William Pitt became Prime Minister?

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Pitt sent more experienced generals, troops, and naval support to the colonies.