Unit 3 Flashcards
What name was the French and Indian War also known by?
The Seven Years’ War.
The expansion of France and England into what river valley led to the French and Indian War?
The Ohio River Valley.
What famous future American was defeated by the French in 1754?
George Washington.
Why were French settlers in Nova Scotia expelled by the British during the war?
Because Governor Sherley thought they would side with the French in any military confrontation.
List the three major problems British government faced in trying to win the war?
There was a lack of interest at home, rivalries among the American colonies, and France’s greater success at winning the support of the Indians.
What year did England officially declare war on France?
England declared war officialy in 1756.
What British leader helped turn the tide of the French and Indian War?
William Pitt
What river did the British control after their victory at Louisbourg?
The St. Louis River.
What European country joined France as an ally against Britain?
Spain.
How did the French and Indian War benefit Britain?
It gave it new territory and stregnthed the colonies greatly by removing some of the enemies.
List the European countries that fought in the Seven Years’ War,
England, Spain, France, Russia, and Prussia.
How did the war start in Europe in 1756?
Frederick of Prussia invaded Saxony.
