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The French and Indian War

This game will help you review the important facts about the conflict that led to the American Revolution.

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Which two European countries fought in the war?France and Britain
What were two causes of the war?Both countries wanted to control new lands and corner world trade.
Where did the war begin?In the Ohio Valley, where French were moving into British lands.
When did the war begin?1756
What did the British call the French and Indian War?The Seven Years War
What foolish British general led his men into an ambush because of their red coats and military music?General Braddock
What young Virginia lieutenant learned lessons of how NOT to fight?George Washington
Which Indian group was allied with the French?The Hurons
Which Indian group was allied with the British?The Iroquois Confederacy
Angry at the army's losses, the British Parliament chose whom to be the new Prime Minister?William Pitt
What was the name of the huge French fortress which guarded the St. Lawrence Bay and was a key victory for England?Louisbourg
What great fortress on the Plains of Abraham fell to General Wolfe?Quebec
Who was the French general at the Battle of Quebec?General Montcalm
Whose Albany Plan of Union urged colonies to "Join or Die"?Ben Franklin
What peace agreement ended the war and gave Canada to England?The Treaty of Paris
In what year did the war end?1763
What possession of Spain did Britain receive in the Peace Treaty?Florida
What French Fort in western Pennsylvania was taken and renamed Fort Pitt?Fort Duquesne
What land did France give to Spain as a compensation for the loss of Florida?Louisiana Territory
What were two positive results for England from this war?Control of North American trade and gain of French Canada
What negative result greatly affected England?A war debt of 130 million pounds.
What is the name today of fort Duquesne?Pittsburgh

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