french & indian war Flashcards
1
Q
long term causes of french & indian war
(I don’t know how important this is for the test, but just in case)
A
- rival empires (global conflict)
- mercantalism
- wars for empire
- french alliances
- increasing english population led to encroachment on Native land
2
Q
short term effects of F&I war
A
- Treaty of Paris 1763 - English territory doubled
- Reorganization of British empire - more control over colonies / end of Salutary Neglect
- Colonists gained military experience
3
Q
What sparked the F&I War?
A
- George Washington tried to claim land on Ohio River Valley
- French think this is tresspassing
- GW attacks French & kills French
- sparked F&I War
4
Q
what were the native alliances like in the F&I War?
(don’t know how important this is)
A
English & Iroquois allies vs. French & Ottowa, Delaware, Shawnee allies
5
Q
who won the F&I war? how did it end?
A
- Treaty of Paris 1763
- Britain won
