Exploring European Rivalries and the French & Indian War

The video explores European rivalries in North America, focusing on the French and Indian War. It discusses the colonial motives of England's rivals, the differences between colonies, and the impact of the French and Indian War. The video also covers the post-war changes, including the end of solitary neglect and the tensions that arose between the colonies and England, leading to new taxes and policies like the Proclamation Act of 1763.

Who is considered the father of New France?

• George Washington

• Samuel de Champlain

• James Oglethorpe

• William Pitt

What was a key motive for French colonization in North America?

• Gold mining

• Sugar plantations

• Fur trade

• Spice trade

Which colony became New York after being taken over by the English?

• New Amsterdam

• Quebec

• Jamestown

• Fort Duquesne

What sparked the French and Indian War?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Albany Plan of Union

• Pontiac's Rebellion

• A battle led by George Washington

What was the main goal of the Albany Plan of Union?

• To establish trade routes with Native Americans

• To negotiate peace with France

• To declare independence from Britain

• To promote colonial unity and coordinate defense

What year marks the official end of the French and Indian War?

• 1754

• 1763

• 1783

• 1776

What was the main consequence of Pontiac's Rebellion?

• The Albany Plan of Union was adopted

• The Stamp Act was repealed

• The Treaty of Paris was signed

• The Proclamation Act of 1763 was passed

What did the Proclamation Act of 1763 prohibit?

• Trade with Native Americans

• The use of French language in the colonies

• Colonists moving west of the Appalachian Mountains

• Taxation without representation

How did the British view the colonial military contributions during the French and Indian War?

• As exceeding expectations

• As unnecessary

• As crucial to their victory

• As disappointing

What was a major reason for the growing tensions between the British and the colonists after 1763?

• The election of colonial governors

• The enforcement of the Navigation Acts

• The abolition of slavery

• The introduction of the metric system