Seven Years War Flashcards

1
Q

What were the dates of the Seven Years War?

A

1756-1763

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2
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What is the Seven Years War often called in America?

A

French-Indian War

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3
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Who was the British Prime Minister during the Seven Years War?

A

Duke of Newcastle

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4
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What position did William Pitt hold during the Seven Year War?

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Secretary of State responsible for foreign and colonial affairs

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5
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Activity in which 3 areas formed part of Pitt’s three-pronged attack approach?

A

Louisbourg, Ticonderoga, Quebec

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6
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How many troops did the British and colonist forces have by 1758?

A

45,000

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7
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How many troops did the French have by 1758?

A

6,800

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8
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Which ambitious young officer was sent to the colonies by Pitt?

A

George Howe

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9
Q

What did the Militia Act do?

A

Created a volunteer army in Britain to protect the country from a potential French invasion

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10
Q

How did Britain fund the Seven Years War?

A
  • Increased taxes
  • Loans
  • Booming economy
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11
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Who did Pitt pay to attack the French in Europe?

A

Frederick the Great of Prussia

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12
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Who was the First Lord of the Admiralty who had been responsible for development of the British navy?

A

Lord Anson

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13
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How many sailors and ships were involved in the successful campaign in Quebec?

A

18,000 sailors
100 ships

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14
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The navy successfully helped with which campaign in 1758?

A

Taking of Louisbourg

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15
Q

Why did the native Americans switch their support to Britain?

A

Strength of the British navy meant that Britain could blockade French imports reducing their supplies. In contract British supplies were strong and these were given to native American tribes.

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16
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What role did many colonist troops play in support the British forces?

A

Building infrastructure - roads and forts

17
Q

What led to declining French supplies and resources during the war?

A
  • British naval blockades
  • Bad harvests 1756-7
18
Q

What was the name of the peace treaty that ended the Seven Years War?

A

Treaty of Paris

19
Q

What had happened to Britain’s national debt as a result of the Seven Years War?

A

It doubled

20
Q

What territory did Britain gain as a result of the Seven Years War?

A
  • French Canada
  • All French territory east of the Mississippi
  • Florida from Spain