French & Indian War Full Test Review

Question 1

Who unintentionally sparked the French & Indian War?

Answer 1

George Washington

British officer whose actions led to increased tensions between France and Britain.

Question 2

What did the Half King do that violated conduct of warfare?

Answer 2

Mistreated (killed) French prisoners

His actions contributed to the escalation of conflict.

Question 3

Who was killed while attempting to capture Fort Duquesne?

Answer 3

Edward Braddock

Question 4

Who controlled French military efforts in North America?

Answer 4

Marquis de Montcalm

Question 5

What happened to George Monroe at Fort William Henry?

Answer 5

He was forced to surrender

Question 6

Who proposed the Albany Plan of Union?

Answer 6

Benjamin Franklin

Question 7

Who changed military efforts in North America leading to British victories?

Answer 7

William Pitt

Question 8

What was Francois Bigot in charge of?

Answer 8

French treasury (resupplying weapons to French troops)

He suffered from a gambling addiction.

Question 9

How did James Wolfe defeat Montcalm?

Answer 9

By climbing steep cliffs at Fort Quebec

Question 10

What was Jeffrey Amherst charged with after the French & Indian War?

Answer 10

Defeating the Native Americans

Question 11

Who rallied Native Americans against the British after the French were defeated?

Answer 11

Chief Pontiac

Question 12

What did the Proclamation of 1763 forbid?

Answer 12

English colonists to settle west of the Appalachians

Question 13

Where was the first permanent French colony located?

Answer 13

Acadia, present day Nova Scotia

Question 14

What territory was most contested during the French & Indian War?

Answer 14

Pittsburgh

Question 15

Which Native American tribe remained neutral during much of the French & Indian War?

Answer 15

Iroquois

Question 16

What is an Abatis?

Answer 16

Fallen trees with sharpened spikes used in defensive positions

Question 17

What was Fort Duquesne later renamed?

Answer 17

Fort Pitt

Question 18

What was the Albany Plan of Union?

Answer 18

Early attempt to unify the English colonies against the French

Question 19

What event at Fort Oswego convinced Montcalm about the Natives?

Answer 19

Natives looted and scalped fallen British

Question 20

What occurred at Fort William Henry during the British retreat?

Answer 20

Defeated British were attacked by Natives

Question 21

What was the last fort lost by the French in the French & Indian War?

Answer 21

Fort Quebec

Question 22

When was Fort Necessity surrendered?

Answer 22

July 4th

Question 23

What was the site of the last major battle of the French & Indian War?

Answer 23

Plains of Abraham

Question 24

What was Pontiac’s War?

Answer 24

Native American attempt to defeat the British without their French allies

Question 25

What did the Treaty of Paris settle?

Answer 25

Terms of surrender

Question 26

Where did the French and Indian War start?

Answer 26

Pennsylvania

Question 27

What sparked the conflict between France and Britain in North America?

Answer 27

Washington's encounter with French captives in Pennsylvania

Question 28

Why might Washington have claimed the French 'cheated' at Fort Necessity?

Answer 28

They hid behind trees instead of fighting openly

Question 29

Who was selected to serve as Braddock’s aid-to-camp?

Answer 29

George Washington

Question 30

What was unusual about Braddock’s burial?

Answer 30

He was buried in the road to hide the grave

Question 31

How did Montcalm's view of Native American allies differ from previous French commanders?

Answer 31

He saw them as savages, not necessary for victory

Question 32

Why did most Native American tribes side with the French?

Answer 32

French lived among them and treated them kindly

Question 33

Where did French refugees from Acadia move?

Answer 33

New Orleans, called Cajuns

Question 34

What act did Jeffrey Amherst commit during Pontiac’s War?

Answer 34

Sent blankets laced with Small Pox to Native Americans

Question 35

What were the three points of the Treaty of Paris?

Answer 35

* Britain gains Canada and all former French lands east of the Mississippi * Spain gave up Florida to Britain * Spain gained New Orleans and former west French territories west of the Mississippi

Question 36

What condition did the man in charge of war supplies to North America suffer from?

Answer 36

Gambling addiction

Question 37

Fill in the blank: The site of Braddock’s defeat was Fort ___________.

Answer 37

Duquesne