Colonial America and the Ohio Company

Front

What was the goal of the Virginia colonists who formed the Ohio Company in 1747?

Back

To start an English settlement in the Ohio River Valley

Front

What natural boundary did the Appalachian Mountains provide?

Back

A boundary for Britain's original 13 colonies

Front

Who claimed land in the Ohio River Valley region?

Back

British and French

Front

What did having control of the Ohio River Valley mean for a country?

Back

A lot of power and money

Front

What did France do in response to the increase of English settlers in the Ohio region?

Back

Built more forts throughout the region

Front

Who suggested the Albany Plan of Union?

Back

Benjamin Franklin

Front

What did the Albany Plan of Union propose?

Back

A unified colonial government

Front

Why did the Albany Congress think something new was needed?

Back

Cooperation among colonies was needed if war broke out

Front

What was the main reason British leaders decided to take action against France in the Ohio region?

Back

To force France out of the region

Front

What was the outcome of the French and Indian War for France?

Back

France lost most of its North American territories.

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DOK Level 1: Recall