French and Indian War Overview

In the 17th and 18th centuries, British and French colonists struggled for control in North America, leading to conflicts with Native Americans. The French and Indian War began in 1754, with key battles like Jumonville Glen and the Monongahela. The war spread globally, with the British eventually gaining the upper hand. The Treaty of Paris ended the war, granting Britain control over Canada and territories between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River. However, new British policies angered colonists, fueling anti-British sentiment.

What was the primary struggle for British colonists during the 17th and early 18th century?

• Establishing control over the Pacific coast

• Creating and defending settlements along the Atlantic coast

• Trading with the Spanish colonies

• Exploring the interior of the continent

Who was sent by Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie to assert British control in the Ohio area?

• Edward Braddock

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the outcome of the Battle of Jumonville Glen?

• Stalemate

• British victory

• Cherokee intervention

• French victory

Which battle resulted in the death of General Edward Braddock?

• Battle of Quebec

• Battle of the Monongahela

• Battle of Jumonville Glen

• Battle of Fort Necessity

What action did the Cherokee take during the French and Indian War?

• They broke their alliance with the British

• They allied with the British

• They allied with the Spanish

• They remained neutral

Which battle marked a turning point in favor of the British during the war?

• Battle of Quebec

• Battle of Jumonville Glen

• Battle of Fort Necessity

• Battle of the Monongahela

What was the result of the Treaty of Paris?

• France gained control of Canada

• Spain gained control of Florida

• Britain gained control of Canada and land between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River

• The colonies gained independence

What was one consequence of the new British policies after the war?

• Increased loyalty to the British crown

• Growing anti-British sentiment among colonists

• A stronger alliance with the French

• Immediate independence for the colonies

Which territories did the British gain control over as a result of the Treaty of Paris?

• The Pacific Northwest

• Canada and the land between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River

• Florida and the Caribbean

• The southern colonies

What was the main reason for the British enacting new rules and tax policies after the war?

• To expand trade with France

• To establish a new government

• To reward the colonists

• To pay war debts and fund troops in the colonies