French and Indian war Flashcards

1
Q

What countries were constantly fighting and tried to take as much land and trade as possible

A

European countries

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2
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What countries were in the triangle of hatred

A

England, France and Spain

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3
Q

What did the French and British fight over

A

Land and trade with the Western Indians

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4
Q

What type of army did England have and what was it called

A

A normal army and they were called the Redcoats

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5
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What was the England army made up of

A

American Colonists (militia)

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6
Q

What allies did England have

A

Iroquois Confederation of Indian tribes

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7
Q

What type of army did the French have

A

A regular army

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8
Q

What was the French army made up of

A

Canadian Colonist

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9
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What allies did the French have

A

Algonquin, Huron and the Ottawa (Indian tribes)`

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10
Q

What was the England population like

A

Large with almost 1,485,000 people

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11
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What was the French population like

A

Small with 75,000 people

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11
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What type of militias did England have

A

Organized colonial militias

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12
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What type of army did the French have

A

Few troops in Canada

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13
Q

What were the colonies like in England

A

Self-supporting colonies

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14
Q

What were the colonies in France like

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Relied heavily upon imports

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15
Q

What was the England navy like

A

They were strong and big, protecting their water routes

16
Q

What was the French navy like

A

weak and small

17
Q

How many separate governments did England have

A

13

18
Q

How many governments did the French have

A

1 colonial government

19
Q

Who was England allies with

A

India (Iroquois)

20
Q

What were the alliances like between England and the Indians

A

Few Indian allies

21
Q

What were the alliances like between France and the Indians

A

Strong

22
Q

In Ohio what did the colonists established and what was it used for

A

Ohio company to trade with the Indians

23
Q

When did the first clash in Ohio happen

A

1754

24
Q

What and where did the French build to drive out the Colonists

A

Fort Duguesne in Pittsburg

25
Q

French wanted what all to themselves

A

The Indian Trade

26
Q

Who lead people to send a message to the French telling them to leave

A

Geroge Washington

27
Q

What did Washington do after the French refused to leave

A

He came back with more men and attacked the French

28
Q

What fort did Washington establish after they attacked the French

A

Fort Necessity

29
Q

What did Washington do after the French attacked For Necessity

A

He surrendered

30
Q

What general lead men to Ohio valley

A

Edward Braddock

31
Q

What did Edward Braddock build on his way to Ohio valley

A

bridges and roads

32
Q

What did Braddock believe

A

That fighting like the Indians was cowardly

33
Q

What lead Braddock to his defeat

A

Trying to fight a European war in America

34
Q

What did Washington learn whenever he was with Braddock

A

Valuable leadership skills and that the British are beatable

35
Q

What happened to Braddock because he moved to slow

A

The French surrounded them

36
Q

What did the French do that foiled Braddock’s plans

A

They used cover and hit and run attacks