War Flashcards
(8 cards)
Who was involved in the war?
French , Indians and the British.
What were they fighting for?
Land near the Ohio River Valley .
What did George Washington name the fort he built?
Fort necessity.
What is Albany Congress?
It’s a meeting of colonial leaders to cooperate on how to defend themselves against the French.
What was Benjamin Franklins Albany plan of Union?
Ben’s plan was to have authority over Western Settlement , Work on relationships with Native Americans and organize an army.
What happened to help the British turn things around and win the war?
William Pitt became general.
Why did the British lose many of the early battles of the French and Indian war?
They stood in straight lines and wore red coats.
What was the result of the war for the British ? And the French?
The British won land and went into debt and the French lost their land.
