Exploring the Causes of the French and Indian War

The video explores the French and Indian War, a pivotal yet often overlooked conflict in American history. It began in North America and expanded to Europe, becoming part of the Seven Years' War. The war was primarily driven by land and economic opportunities, as British colonists sought to expand westward into territories claimed by the French. Tensions escalated in the Ohio River Valley, leading to initial skirmishes involving a young George Washington. His actions marked the beginning of the war, prompting a larger British military response. The conflict significantly shaped the future of North America.

What was the primary cause of the French and Indian War?

• Trade disputes

• Cultural conflicts

• Land and economic opportunities

• Religious differences

Which two major superpowers were involved in the French and Indian War?

• Spain and Portugal

• Britain and France

• Germany and Italy

• Russia and Austria

Where did the French and Indian War begin?

• Africa

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

By the 1750s, how many colonists were living in the American colonies?

• 2 million

• 3 million

• 1 million

• 500,000

What was the population of New France around the 1750s?

• 120,000

• 90,000

• 60,000

• 30,000

Which area became highly sought after due to its strategic importance?

• Philadelphia

• Pittsburgh

• Boston

• New York

Who was the young lieutenant colonel sent to protect English claims in the Ohio River Valley?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the name of the small fort built by George Washington and his men?

• Fort Duquesne

• Fort Necessity

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Fort Pitt

What happened to George Washington after he surrendered at Fort Necessity?

• He was allowed to return to Virginia

• He was executed

• He was imprisoned

• He was sent to England

When did British regulars begin to arrive in America to fight the French?

• January 1754

• April 1757

• February 1755

• March 1756