French and Indian War Flashcards
What three countries were in the triangle of hatred.
England, France, and Spain
What was the 18th-century success secret?
more (trade+gold)= more (wealth and power)
Who was George Washington?
- a wealthy planter (had tons of land)
- a member of Virginia Militia
- was sent with the militia to claim more land
- built fort Necessity
What and when did Benjamin Franklin publish in order to convince the colonies to join as a union to help England fight France? Did it work?
The Albany Plan of Union 1754, No
Who was Edward Braddock?
The first person to lead England in the French and Indian War after England declared war on France.
Was the first year of the war good for the British?
No
Who puts England in debt for spending the money on war but eventually wins?
William Pitt
What did the Treaty of Paris say and when was it established?
1763
-France gave Canada, east of Mississippi and Ohio Valley to England
-France also gave west of Mississippi and Florida to Spain
-France was left with four islands
France lost almost all of there land in North America.
Which were England’s main Native American allies in the French and Indian War?
The Mohawk, Ottawa, and Shawnee tribes
Which were France’s main Native American allies in the French and Indian War?
The Iroquois, and Cherokee tribes
What happened to the British after the war?
-get more land and become a worldwide superpower
What happened to the Native Americans after the war?
-continue to lose land and resources
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
-King of England declares that the Appalachian mountains are the southern border for colonies
