French and Indian War

Question 1

The War for North America

• year
• significance

Answer 1

year - 1756

Significance - Britain wanted colonies to pay for war due to lack of manpower and resources they contributed. This led to colonial discontent, and the beginning of the American revolution.

Question 2

Treaty of Paris

• year
• significance

Answer 2

year - 1763

significance - ended the French and Indian War.

Question 3

French & Indian War

• date
• significance

Answer 3

year - 1754 - 1763

significance - the great territorial gains Britain caused dispute between the British and colonies. Beginning of American revolution.

Question 4

Albany Plan of Union

• year
• what is it
• significance

Answer 4

Year - 1754

what is it - a plan by Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Hutchinson to unite the 13 colonies. Ultimately failed as colonies were divided in opinion. some were fearful about losing power, some believed war prep was more important.

Significance - became the blueprint in 1776 for Declaration of Independence.