Wars of Empire Review

Wars of Empire Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Why did the British and French fight over the colonies?
They were territorial.

When go to war over the colonies, what group do the French and the British try to get on their side and Why?
They tried to get the Indians on their side. The Indians knew the land better.

Describe the events in the Ohio River Valley that led to the outbreak of war?
To keep the British out, the French built Fort Duquesne .

How do British turn the tide of war?
They cut off French shipping to Americas which caused many Indians to shift to British.

Describe Pontiacs Rebellion:
.During the summer of 1763 many Indian groups affected rebelled in Pontiac’s Rebellion capturing several British forts.

Describe the aftermath of the French Indian War:
The British wanted colonist to pay some war debt and cost of guarding territories. In 1754 because of bickering between colonies, Ben Franklin created Albany Plan of Union to unite colonies, but colonies would not agree cause feared loss of autonomy and British rejected cause feared too hard to manage. In 1760, British imposed new taxes and restrictions on trade which angered colonists.