The British Conquest

Question 1

Before the 7 Years’ War, what territory did Great Britain control?

Answer 1

Thirteen Colonies

Question 2

What were the military consequences of The Treaty of Utrecht?

Answer 2

British presence in New France territories

Question 3

In what year what the Treaty of Utrecht signed?

Answer 3

1713

Question 4

In what years did the 7 Years’ War begin and end?

Answer 4

1756-1763

Question 5

What were they fighting for in the 7 Years’ War?

Answer 5

1. Control of the fur trade west of the Appalachians
2. Control of the fisheries in the Atlantic and Gulf of St. Lawrence
3. Control of Ohio Valley

Question 6

Name some advantages that the Thirteen Colonies had over New France in the 7 Years’ War.

Answer 6

Thirteen Colonies had a much bigger population.

Thirteen Colonies’ territory was small and highly populated.

Thirteen Colonies’ economy was based on fur, agriculture, fishing, wood, etc.

Thirteen Colonies had many more soldiers and ships.

Question 7

What is The Great Expulsion?

Answer 7

British feared the French might rebel in Acadia because they refused to pledge allegiance to the King.

So…in 1755, English soldiers met Acadians as they were leaving Church and forced them onto ships where they were taken from their homes to countries far away.

Question 8

In what year was the Battle of the Plain of Abraham?

Answer 8

1759

Question 9

Who was the English general in the the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?

Answer 9

General Wolfe

Question 10

Who was the French general in the the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?

Answer 10

General Montcalm

Question 11

Which city was being invaded during the battle of the Plains of Abraham?

Answer 11

Quebec City

Question 12

Who won the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?

Answer 12

English

Question 13

Before the Seven Years’ War, what territories did France control?

Answer 13

Acadia, Canada, Louisiana