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    Who fought who in the French & Indian War?

    • French against the American Indians
    • French against the colonists
    • French & Indians against the British & American colonists
    • France & Spain against the British Empire
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This French & Indian War Mini Quiz assesses knowledge on the conflict from 1754-1763, key events, outcomes, and the Proclamation of 1763. It highlights the implications for Britain, France, and American Indians, suitable for learners interested in early American historical events.

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  • 2. 

    What did the Proclamation of 1763 say?

    • The colonists would be taxed on tea.

    • The colonists could not go West of the Appalachian Mountains, and the land won during the French & Indian War would be reserved for the American Indians.

    • The American Indians could claim territory in New York since the war had devastated the Ohio River Valley.

    • The colonists could not attack American Indian tribes within the colonies.

    Correct Answer
    A. The colonists could not go West of the Appalachian Mountains, and the land won during the French & Indian War would be reserved for the American Indians.
    Explanation
    The Proclamation of 1763 stated that the colonists were not allowed to settle or expand westward beyond the Appalachian Mountains. This was done in order to prevent conflicts with Native American tribes and to maintain peace on the frontier. Additionally, the proclamation declared that the land won by the British during the French & Indian War would be reserved for the American Indians. This decision was made to appease the Native Americans who had supported the British during the war and to establish a boundary between the colonists and the Native American territories.

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  • 3. 

    The French & Indian War was fought from

    • 1776-1783

    • 1750-1776

    • 1754-1763

    • 1705-1715

    Correct Answer
    A. 1754-1763
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1754-1763. The French & Indian War was a conflict between the French and British in North America. It began in 1754 when the French and British clashed over control of the Ohio River Valley. The war officially ended in 1763 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which resulted in the French losing their North American territories to the British. This war played a significant role in shaping the future of North America and ultimately led to the American Revolution.

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    One result of the French and Indian war was

    • France won and gained control of the Mississippi River.

    • Britain won and France lost lands East of the Mississippi River.

    • Britain lost and gave up most of its empire in North America.

    • Britain lost and gave up Quebec.

    Correct Answer
    A. Britain won and France lost lands East of the Mississippi River.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Britain won and France lost lands East of the Mississippi River. This outcome of the French and Indian War is historically accurate. The war was fought between the British and French, along with their respective Native American allies, over control of North American territories. The British emerged victorious and as a result, France was forced to cede its territories east of the Mississippi River to Britain. This marked a significant shift in power and territorial control in North America.

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    Which of these was a result of the French & Indian War?

    • The British government had a large war debt.

    • The colonists were given their independence.

    • The British government stayed out of colonial politics.

    • The colonists were free to move west of the Appalachians.

    Correct Answer
    A. The British government had a large war debt.
    Explanation
    The French & Indian War resulted in the British government accumulating a large war debt. This was due to the significant costs incurred during the war, including the expenses of maintaining troops and funding military campaigns. The war debt put a financial burden on the British government, leading to various actions such as increased taxation on the American colonies, which eventually contributed to the tensions that led to the American Revolution.

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    Which of these gorups benefited from the Proclamation of 1763?

    • African slaves

    • American Indians

    • American colonists

    Correct Answer
    A. American Indians
    Explanation
    The Proclamation of 1763 benefited American Indians. This proclamation was issued by the British government after the French and Indian War, and it aimed to regulate the westward expansion of the American colonies. The proclamation established a boundary line along the Appalachian Mountains, which limited the colonists' ability to settle in Native American territories. This helped protect the land and rights of American Indians, preventing further encroachment and conflict with the colonists.

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    The actions taken against the colonists after the French & Indian War led to

    • The Navigation Acts

    • The Seven Years' War

    • The American Revolution

    • The First Great Awakening

    Correct Answer
    A. The American Revolution
    Explanation
    The actions taken against the colonists after the French & Indian War, such as increased taxation and restrictions on trade through the Navigation Acts, ultimately led to widespread discontent among the colonists. This discontent eventually culminated in the American Revolution, as the colonists sought to break away from British rule and establish their own independent nation.

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