Unit 2 Part 1 French and Indian War Quiz

What land was the big "draw" for the British and the French that led to the French and Indian War?

• Ohio River Valley

• Mississippi River

• Great Plains

• Appalachian Mountains

The British and the French wanted the land west of the colonies because:

• It was rich in resources.

• It was strategically important.

• It was uninhabited.

• It was a gift from the natives.

What did the colonial delegates agree to at the meeting in Albany? (Select all that apply)

• Collect Custom Duties and tax

• To declare independence from Britain

• Raise a military and navy

• Regulate trade with Native Americans

The thirteen colonies rejected the Albany Plan of Union because:

• There was not enough independence for the colonies..

• They were in favor of a stronger centralized government.

• They were not aware of the plan.

• They were under pressure from the British government.

What did the French lose as a result of the French and Indian War?

• Power over the land in North America (Canada)

• Their alliance with Spain

• Control over the British colonies

• Access to the Mississippi River

What did the British receive as a result of winning the French and Indian War?

• Control over double the amount of land in North America

• Control over all of France

• Control over Germany

• None of the above

What was the name of the law that prohibited settlement in the area beyond the Appalachian Mountains?

• Proclamation of 1763

• Northwest Ordinance

• Homestead Act

• Land Ordinance of 1785