Chapter 9 pg 93-98 Flashcards
(22 cards)
What was the name of France’s territory in the New World?
New France
What part of North America is New France?
Canada
What was the first permanent settlement in New France?
Quebec
France built forts along what river?
Ohio River
The French were aided by whom in their war against the British?
The Indians
Why did the French oppose England’s westward movement in the New World?
The English was clearing the land and that interfered with France’s fur trade.
What war, from 1754-1763, decided who would be the most powerful country in North America, England or France?
French and Indian War
What is the name of the French fort in the Ohio Valley?
Fort Le Boeuf
Who led the first battle of the French and Indian War?
George Washington
Who commanded the English Army in the French and Indian war?
General Edward Braddock
Who took command of the British Army when General Braddock was wounded?
George Washington
Quebec is built on a cliff beside what river?
The St. Lawerence River
Who won the battle at Quebec?
The English (it was the beginning of France’s defeat)
When did the settlement of New France begin?
1608
When was the French and Indian War?
1754-1763
Did the Indians help the British or the French in the French and Indian War?
French
To what French Fort did George Washington take a message from the governor of Virginia?
Fort Le Boeuf
Why did England almost lose the French and Indian War?
They fought out in the open and were easy targets.
What great English general was killed in the French and Indian War?
General Edward Braddock
What city did the British attack to force the French to surrender?
Quebec
What is Quebec built on?
A high cliff
What are the 4 important results of the French & Indian War?
1) Showed England to be dominant in the New World
2) Gave the colonists experience in fighting wars
3) Made Washington a hero - set him up as a future leader
4) Gave America more room to grow
