French and Indian war Flashcards
What countries were constantly fighting and tried to take as much land and trade as possible
European countries
What countries were in the triangle of hatred
England, France and Spain
What did the French and British fight over
Land and trade with the Western Indians
What type of army did England have and what was it called
A normal army and they were called the Redcoats
What was the England army made up of
American Colonists (militia)
What allies did England have
Iroquois Confederation of Indian tribes
What type of army did the French have
A regular army
What was the French army made up of
Canadian Colonist
What allies did the French have
Algonquin, Huron and the Ottawa (Indian tribes)`
What was the England population like
Large with almost 1,485,000 people
What was the French population like
Small with 75,000 people
What type of militias did England have
Organized colonial militias
What type of army did the French have
Few troops in Canada
What were the colonies like in England
Self-supporting colonies
What were the colonies in France like
Relied heavily upon imports
What was the England navy like
They were strong and big, protecting their water routes
What was the French navy like
weak and small
How many separate governments did England have
13
How many governments did the French have
1 colonial government
Who was England allies with
India (Iroquois)
What were the alliances like between England and the Indians
Few Indian allies
What were the alliances like between France and the Indians
Strong
In Ohio what did the colonists established and what was it used for
Ohio company to trade with the Indians
When did the first clash in Ohio happen
1754
What and where did the French build to drive out the Colonists
Fort Duguesne in Pittsburg
French wanted what all to themselves
The Indian Trade
Who lead people to send a message to the French telling them to leave
Geroge Washington
What did Washington do after the French refused to leave
He came back with more men and attacked the French
What fort did Washington establish after they attacked the French
Fort Necessity
What did Washington do after the French attacked For Necessity
He surrendered
What general lead men to Ohio valley
Edward Braddock
What did Edward Braddock build on his way to Ohio valley
bridges and roads
What did Braddock believe
That fighting like the Indians was cowardly
What lead Braddock to his defeat
Trying to fight a European war in America
What did Washington learn whenever he was with Braddock
Valuable leadership skills and that the British are beatable
What happened to Braddock because he moved to slow
The French surrounded them
What did the French do that foiled Braddock’s plans
They used cover and hit and run attacks
