The Seven Years' War (French-Indian) - AP U.S. History
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What was the primary goal of the Albany Congress (1754)?
What was the primary goal of the Albany Congress (1754)?
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To unify the colonies for defense. Response to French expansion threatening British colonies.
To unify the colonies for defense. Response to French expansion threatening British colonies.
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What was the outcome of the Albany Plan of Union?
What was the outcome of the Albany Plan of Union?
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It was rejected by the colonies. Colonies feared losing autonomy to central authority.
It was rejected by the colonies. Colonies feared losing autonomy to central authority.
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What was the French strategy in the North American theater?
What was the French strategy in the North American theater?
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Defensive, relying on forts and alliances. Limited resources required strategic use of fortifications.
Defensive, relying on forts and alliances. Limited resources required strategic use of fortifications.
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Which British tactic helped secure victory in the war?
Which British tactic helped secure victory in the war?
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Blockade of French ports. Naval superiority prevented French reinforcements and supplies.
Blockade of French ports. Naval superiority prevented French reinforcements and supplies.
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What was the impact of the Seven Years' War on French colonial ambitions?
What was the impact of the Seven Years' War on French colonial ambitions?
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Significantly reduced French territories. Eliminated France as major North American colonial power.
Significantly reduced French territories. Eliminated France as major North American colonial power.
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Which city was captured by the British in 1760, leading to French surrender in Canada?
Which city was captured by the British in 1760, leading to French surrender in Canada?
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Montreal. Fall of New France's capital secured British victory.
Montreal. Fall of New France's capital secured British victory.
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What effect did the war have on British colonial policy post-1763?
What effect did the war have on British colonial policy post-1763?
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Increased taxation and regulation. War debt forced new revenue policies toward colonies.
Increased taxation and regulation. War debt forced new revenue policies toward colonies.
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Which act passed post-war aimed to prevent colonial expansion beyond Appalachians?
Which act passed post-war aimed to prevent colonial expansion beyond Appalachians?
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Proclamation of 1763. Reserved western lands for Native Americans, angering colonists.
Proclamation of 1763. Reserved western lands for Native Americans, angering colonists.
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What was Spain's compensation for losing Florida to Britain in the war?
What was Spain's compensation for losing Florida to Britain in the war?
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Gained Louisiana from France. France ceded Louisiana to compensate ally Spain.
Gained Louisiana from France. France ceded Louisiana to compensate ally Spain.
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Which French general led forces during the Battle of Quebec?
Which French general led forces during the Battle of Quebec?
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General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm. Defended Quebec until death in final battle.
General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm. Defended Quebec until death in final battle.
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Which British general died at the Battle of Quebec?
Which British general died at the Battle of Quebec?
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General James Wolfe. Died heroically leading assault on French stronghold.
General James Wolfe. Died heroically leading assault on French stronghold.
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What was the significance of the Battle of Quebec (1759)?
What was the significance of the Battle of Quebec (1759)?
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Decisive British victory in North America. Secured British control of Canada and French surrender.
Decisive British victory in North America. Secured British control of Canada and French surrender.
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What was the primary cause of the Seven Years' War?
What was the primary cause of the Seven Years' War?
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Territorial disputes in North America. Competition over Ohio Valley and western frontier lands.
Territorial disputes in North America. Competition over Ohio Valley and western frontier lands.
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Which European country allied with France during the Seven Years' War?
Which European country allied with France during the Seven Years' War?
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Spain. Bourbon Family Compact allied Spain with France against Britain.
Spain. Bourbon Family Compact allied Spain with France against Britain.
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What territory did Britain gain in North America from the Treaty of Paris (1763)?
What territory did Britain gain in North America from the Treaty of Paris (1763)?
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Canada and Florida. Britain gained all French territory east of Mississippi plus Spanish Florida.
Canada and Florida. Britain gained all French territory east of Mississippi plus Spanish Florida.
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Identify the treaty that ended the Seven Years' War.
Identify the treaty that ended the Seven Years' War.
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Treaty of Paris (1763). Formally concluded the global Seven Years' War.
Treaty of Paris (1763). Formally concluded the global Seven Years' War.
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What was the significance of the Plains of Abraham?
What was the significance of the Plains of Abraham?
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Site of decisive British victory at Quebec. Battlefield where Wolfe and Montcalm both died.
Site of decisive British victory at Quebec. Battlefield where Wolfe and Montcalm both died.
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Which British act post-war aimed to raise revenue from the colonies?
Which British act post-war aimed to raise revenue from the colonies?
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Sugar Act of 1764. First major attempt to tax colonies for revenue.
Sugar Act of 1764. First major attempt to tax colonies for revenue.
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What was the primary British naval strategy in the war?
What was the primary British naval strategy in the war?
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Blockade of French ports and colonies. Cut French supply lines and isolated colonial forces.
Blockade of French ports and colonies. Cut French supply lines and isolated colonial forces.
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What year did the French formally surrender Canada to the British?
What year did the French formally surrender Canada to the British?
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- Marked effective end of French resistance in North America.
- Marked effective end of French resistance in North America.
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Which French fortress fell in 1758, marking a turning point in the war?
Which French fortress fell in 1758, marking a turning point in the war?
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Fort Louisbourg. Key French fortress guarding St. Lawrence River approach.
Fort Louisbourg. Key French fortress guarding St. Lawrence River approach.
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Identify the event that marked the start of the French and Indian War.
Identify the event that marked the start of the French and Indian War.
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Battle of Fort Necessity. Washington's defeat marked formal beginning of hostilities.
Battle of Fort Necessity. Washington's defeat marked formal beginning of hostilities.
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Which British military leader was initially defeated at Fort Duquesne?
Which British military leader was initially defeated at Fort Duquesne?
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General Edward Braddock. Suffered devastating defeat using European tactics against frontier warfare.
General Edward Braddock. Suffered devastating defeat using European tactics against frontier warfare.
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Name the French fortification that was site of initial conflict in 1754.
Name the French fortification that was site of initial conflict in 1754.
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Fort Duquesne. Strategic French position controlling Ohio River valley access.
Fort Duquesne. Strategic French position controlling Ohio River valley access.
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What was the impact of the Seven Years' War on Britain financially?
What was the impact of the Seven Years' War on Britain financially?
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Increased national debt. War costs doubled Britain's national debt significantly.
Increased national debt. War costs doubled Britain's national debt significantly.
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Which British colony was particularly affected by the war's frontier battles?
Which British colony was particularly affected by the war's frontier battles?
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Virginia. Frontier colony experiencing direct French and Native attacks.
Virginia. Frontier colony experiencing direct French and Native attacks.
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What role did George Washington play at the onset of the French and Indian War?
What role did George Washington play at the onset of the French and Indian War?
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Led Virginia troops at Fort Necessity. Young officer's first military command ended in surrender.
Led Virginia troops at Fort Necessity. Young officer's first military command ended in surrender.
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Which Native American confederacy allied with the British during the war?
Which Native American confederacy allied with the British during the war?
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Iroquois Confederacy. Six Nations provided crucial support against French forces.
Iroquois Confederacy. Six Nations provided crucial support against French forces.
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What was the outcome of the Albany Plan of Union?
What was the outcome of the Albany Plan of Union?
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It was rejected by the colonies. Colonies feared losing autonomy to central authority.
It was rejected by the colonies. Colonies feared losing autonomy to central authority.
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Who was the British Prime Minister during much of the Seven Years' War?
Who was the British Prime Minister during much of the Seven Years' War?
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William Pitt the Elder. Led British war effort with aggressive colonial strategy.
William Pitt the Elder. Led British war effort with aggressive colonial strategy.
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