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Who was George Washington?
A young Lt. Colonel who was defeated at Fort Necessity in 1754, marking the start of the war.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
Proposed the Albany Plan of Union to unify the colonies.
Who was General Braddock?
British general whose forces were ambushed and defeated near Fort Duquesne.
Who was William Pitt?
British Prime Minister who increased military funding and implemented reforms, leading to British victories.
Who was General Wolfe?
British General who died in the Battle of Quebec.
Who was General Montcalm?
French General who died in the Battle of Quebec.
What was the role of the Iroquois?
The British wanted to secure an alliance with them.
What was the role of the King of England?
The King appointed the President General with veto power.
What was the role of the British officers?
British officers wanted to take charge of colonials.
Who was the main conflict between?
The main conflict was between Britain and France, with Spain occasionally getting involved.
What were the causes and effects of the French and Indian War?
Causes: European power struggle, competition for land, Ohio River Valley dispute. Effects: Increased colonial confidence, Proclamation of 1763, financial burdens on Britain, increased taxes on colonies.
What were the causes and effects of the Proclamation of 1763?
Cause: British desire to prevent conflict with Native Americans after the French and Indian War. Effect: Colonial resentment and disregard for the law, fueling tensions with Britain.
What were the causes and effects of the Albany Plan of Union?
Cause: Need for colonial unity against the French. Effect: Plan rejected, but it set the stage for colonial unity.
What were the causes and effects of the Battle of Quebec?
Cause: British effort to defeat the French in North America. Effect: Major turning point in the war, leading to British victory.
What were the causes and effects of British taxation policies after the war?
Cause: War debts. Effect: Colonial resentment and resistance, leading to the American Revolution.
What were the causes and effects of the Ohio River Valley dispute?
Cause: Strategic importance for both the British and French. Effect: Triggered the French and Indian War.
What were the causes and effects of the Treaty of Paris (1763)?
Cause: End the French and Indian War. Effect: France ceded Canada and lands east of the Mississippi to Britain, Spain ceded Florida to Britain and received French lands west of the Mississippi and New Orleans.
What were the causes and effects of William Pitt's Leadership?
Cause: The British were losing the war. Effect: Pitt increased military funding and implemented reforms, leading to British victories.
What were the causes and effects of the Colonial Compromise?
Cause: Pitt reimbursed colonial assemblies for their costs. Effect: Boosting morale.
What were the causes and effects of the British weaknesses?
Cause: British troops were not used to the guerrilla tactics of the French and Native Americans, along with logistical issues. Effect: A major British defeat near Fort Duquesne.
What is the definition of Albany Plan?
Ben Franklin's plan for a unified colonial government to address common issues like defense; rejected by both the colonies and Britain.
What is the definition of Proclamation of 1763?
British decree prohibiting colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What is the definition of Guerrilla tactics?
Military tactics using ambushes and raids.
What is the definition of Treaty of Paris (1763)?
The treaty that officially ended the French and Indian War, resulting in significant territorial changes in North America.
What is the definition of Colonial Unity?
The idea of the colonies working together for common goals.
What is the definition of 'No taxation without representation'?
The belief that the colonists should not be taxed without having representation in the British Parliament.
What is the definition of 'Western Expansion'?
The movement of settlers and settlement into the American West.
What is the definition of 'Prime Minister'?
The head of government in a parliamentary system.
What is the definition of 'Colonial Assembly'?
A representative body in the colonies.
What is the definition of 'Self-governance'?
The idea that a colony or country should govern itself.