French and Indian War Flashcard

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What caused the French and Indian War?

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Disputes over land.

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What lands did the British receive after the French and Indian War?

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Lands east of the Mississippi and Florida.

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What was the Proclamation of 1763?

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A law to stop colonists from moving west.

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What happened right after Washington and his men built Fort Necessity?

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They were defeated by the French.

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What is a treaty?

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An agreement between nations about peace or trade.

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Who were the main opponents in the French and Indian War?

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The British and the French.

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What was the significance of the Ohio River Valley?

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It was a contested area that led to the French and Indian War.

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What role did Native Americans play in the French and Indian War?

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Many Native American tribes allied with the French or British.

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What was the outcome of the French and Indian War?

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The British gained significant territory in North America.

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What was the impact of the war on British colonial policy?

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It led to increased taxation and restrictions on westward expansion.