Who lost at Fort Duquesne during the French & Indian War?
George Washington
This event marked an early defeat for Washington in the conflict.
Who is it? This person was aggressive and replaced all generals with younger ones
William Pitt .
Who was the King of England during the French & Indian War?
King George III, started as king in 1760
His reign saw significant colonial unrest leading to the American Revolution.
What was Thomas Preston’s role during the conflict?
British captain and was acquitted of murder
Who were the sons of liberty?
Colonists who rallied the stamp act.
What did Sam Adam’s start?
Started the committee of correspondence.
Who was John Locke?
A philosopher who believed society was dangerous
What were the three continents the British fought on during the French & Indian War?
- India
- Europe
- America
This global conflict is also known as the Seven Years’ War.
What was a French strength during the French & Indian War?
- Strong & united government
- Well-trained army
- Built forts along strategic points
- Support of Native American tribes
These factors contributed to their initial successes in the war.
What was a French weakness during the French & Indian War?
Lots of land/ few people
What was a British strength during the French & Indian War?
- 10x the population of the French
- Strongest navy in the world
- Support of the Iroquois Confederation
These advantages played a crucial role in the British victory.
What was a British weakness during the French & Indian War?
- Little cooperation between colonies
- Unwillingness to unite
- Lack of central organization
These issues hindered their military effectiveness early in the war.
What piece of land did the war start over?
Ohio Valley
The conflict over this territory was a significant factor leading to the French and Indian War.
What type of war was used by the Native Americans?
Guerilla warfare
This involved hiding behind trees and brush to ambush the enemy.
Who was the British General at the Battle of Quebec?
James Wolfe
He played a crucial role in the British victory.
Who was the French General at the Battle of Quebec?
Marquis de Montcalm
He led the French forces during the battle.
Who won the Battle of Quebec?
British
The British troops scaled the cliffs/ seized the city.
What document ended the French & Indian War?
The Treaty of Paris — 1763
This treaty formalized the end of hostilities between the British and French.
What did the loser give up in the Treaty of Paris?
All the land east of the Mississippi River
This territorial concession significantly altered the balance of power in North America.
What did the Proclamation of 1763 prohibit?
Colonists from settling beyond the Appalachian Mountains
This was intended to reduce conflict with Native Americans.
What were the Navigation & Trade Acts (1651-1733)?
Stated that certain products could only be shipped to England or other English colonies.
These acts were designed to regulate colonial trade and ensure that England benefited economically.
What did the Sugar Act (1764) impose taxes on?
- taxed goods such as sugar
- Molasses
- Coffee
The Sugar Act was one of the early acts that increased tensions between the colonies and Britain.
What was required by the Quartering Act (1765)?
- Colonies to house British troops
- In barracks
- In stables
- In taverns
- In empty buildings
This act was seen as an infringement on the rights of the colonists.
What did the Stamp Act (1765) require colonists to pay for?
A tax required a payment on stamps for documents.
