French and indian war study Flashcards
What was the French and Indian War?
The French and Indian War (1754–1763) was a conflict between Britain and France in North America, part of a larger global conflict known as the Seven Years’ War.
Who fought in the French and Indian War?
The war was primarily between British and French forces, with Native American tribes aligning with both sides, though most sided with the French.
What were the main causes of the French and Indian War?
Competition for control of the Ohio River Valley and the lucrative fur trade led to tensions between the British and French in North America.
Why did many Native American tribes side with the French?
The French had established trade relationships with Native Americans and had a smaller colonial footprint than the British, who were encroaching on Native lands.
What was the Albany Plan of Union?
Proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1754, the Albany Plan was an attempt to unite the American colonies for mutual defense, but it was ultimately rejected.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Quebec?
In 1759, the British captured Quebec, a turning point in the war, leading to British dominance in North America.
What treaty ended the French and Indian War?
The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1763, ended the war and led to France ceding most of its North American territories to Britain.
What territories did Britain gain as a result of the French and Indian War?
Britain gained control of Canada, Florida (from Spain), and land east of the Mississippi River.
How did the French and Indian War lead to colonial unrest?
The war left Britain with a large debt, leading them to tax the American colonies to help pay it off, which angered the colonists and contributed to the American Revolution.
What was the Proclamation of 1763, and why was it issued?
The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by Britain to prevent colonial expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains, aiming to avoid further conflicts with Native Americans.
How did the colonists react to the Proclamation of 1763?
Many colonists were frustrated, as they wanted to settle in the lands won from France; this increased tensions between Britain and the colonies.
What was the significance of the French and Indian War?
The war set the stage for British dominance in North America, led to British debt and new colonial taxes, and created colonial resentment that fueled the American Revolution.
