1/13/22 Flashcards
Why do the English get involved in the French and Indian War?
bc they are worried that the French built so many forts
Who did Washington lose Fort Necessity to?
the French
Who does Great Britain send to drive the French out of the Ohio River Valley?
General Braddock
What was General Braddock’s nickname?
Bulldog
Who does Gen. Braddock lead the British against?
Fort Duquesne
He did not know the land and was killed with how many other soldiers?
1000
What did the Indians show the French?
Wilderness Tactics
In 1758 who becomes Prime Minister which causes the war to change?
William Pitt
Who does William Pitt send in?
Major Amherst and Major Wolfe
What fort are they sent to capture?
Fort Louisbourg
What do they rename Fort Dusquesne?
Fort Pitt
What is the capital of New France?
Quebec
What river was Quebec atop of?
St. Lawrence River
What was the name of the hill the Battle of Quebec took place on?
Plains of Abraham
Where did Wolfe want to attack the Plains of Abraham?
from behind