France And Britain Clash Flashcards

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Why did they compete

A

Wealth
Empire
Land
Ohio River Valley

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1
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What were the two strongest powers in Europe

A

France and Britain

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2
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Where did Britain build fort

A

Pickwillany, Ohio

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3
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What did the French do

A

Attacked and drove the British out

Attacked towns in Maine and NY

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4
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What did the colonists do in return

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Captured the French Ft. Louisbourg

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5
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What happened after it

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English crown returned it

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6
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Why did the native Americans ally with the French

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French had no permanent settlements
Intermarried
Learned language and culture
Converted many to Catholicism

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7
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What was the Iroquois confederacy

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Most powerful Native American group

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8
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What happened

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They tried to remain equal but eventually sided with the British

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9
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What was George Washington sent to do

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Sent to deliver message to the French, by governor of Virginia, Dinwiddie
He was a surveyor

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What happened after he sent it

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French ignored him

Made him leave

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What did George do

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Took detailed note of layout, number of troops, and supplies

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12
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What did Dinwiddie do

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Made Washington lieutenant colonel

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13
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What is a militia

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Civilians trained for emergencies

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14
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Where did Washington go

A

Went to build a fort at three rivers-Pittsburgh

But French were already building Ft. Duquesne

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15
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What did Washington do

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Built Ft. Necessity

Attacked even thought they were outnumbered

16
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What happened to them

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Troops were outnumbered, captured, and released

Published account made Washington famous because he attacked first

17
Q

What was the Albany Plan of Union

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Plan by Ben Franklin
Colonies gathered and adopted bens plan in June of 1754 in NY
No colony wanted to give up power
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