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CHRONE 4-5
Us History
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What led to the French and Indian War? | Conflict (Rivalry) between France & Britain over territory in North Am; British fears of the relationship between the French &Native Americans |
| How was the Albany Plan of Union meant to assist the colonists in that war? | The Albany Plan of Union was intended to assist the colonist in the French & Indian War by creating an alliance with the powerful Iroquois and by fostering a greater unity among British colonies. |
| What are Militia? | Militia are Armed Citizens who served as soldiers during an Emergency. |
| What is a Prime Minister? | A Prime Minister is the highest official of a parliamentary government |
| Describe the Siege of Quebec in (1759)? | The Siege of Quebec was when British troops led by General James Wolfe carried out a daring and strategic siege of Quebec. Wolfe's forces inflicted heavy losses on the French, forcing the French to surrender the city. |
| What was the Treaty of Paris (1763)? | This was the Treaty that ended the French and Indian War |
| Why was the Treaty of Paris significant? | As a result of this treaty, France turned Canada over to the British & surrendered its claim to all lands east of the Mississippi River. New Orleans became a Spanish Possession. The British returned Cuba to Spain in exchange for Florida (a trade) |
| What is the best definition for the word"Siege"? | A battle in which the enemy is surrounded and cut off on all sides |
| How did the French & Indian War weaken the colonists loyalty to Britian? | The colonist lost respect for British military power & thought their military tactics to be weak. They also felt the British did not share the same values as Americans and that the British had not treated the colonists with respect. |
| George Washington built a Fort called what? | Fort Necessity |
| Did the French capture Fort Necessity? | True |
| Name two thing a powder horn was used for? | Gunpowder and As a Map of wilderness Forts. |
| Name the three groups struggling for control of North America? | 1. The French 2. The British & their American Colonists 3. The Native Indians |
| How long was the French and Indian War? | Nine year |
| Who was the Pennsylvania Delegat that offered a plan for a permanent Union of the Colonies (The Alvany Plan of Union) | Benjamin Franklin (1754) |
| How did the British tend to fight? | In straight lines and out in the open |
| How did the French and Indians tend to fight? | From hiding places, behind rocks and trees etc. |
| Why was it necessary to capture Louisbourg before aattacking Quebec? | To gain access to the St. Lawrence River |
| #2 How and why did British policies in the colonies change after 1763? | The French and Indian War left Great Britain in debt. Britian tightened controls over the colonies to increase tax revenues and the colonists revolted. |
| #2 What was Pontiac's Rebellion? | A rebellion by tribes of indians (Ottawa, Huron, Potawatomi and others)against the British farmers taking their lands. They were ignored and became fearful. |
| #2 Who was Pontians Rebellion named after? | One of the Ottawa Indian Leaders. |
| #2 What did the Pontiac Rebellion do? | Destroyed every British fort in the area west of the appalachians except for two. thousands of colonists killed, captured or went back east. |
| #2 Name the two British forts not destroyed? | Fort Pitt and Fort Detroit |
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| #5 How did Blockades and Profiteering contribute to economic hardship for American soldiers? | Blockades led to shortages, which promoted profiteering and meant the militar supplies and other necessities were harder to obtain. |
| #5 What problems did inflation cause during the Revolution? | It dfrastically reduced people's ability to buy goods. |
| #5 What happened during the Battle of Youktown? | General Washington trapped the British by land while the French Navy prevented reinforcement from landing. As a result, Cornwallis was forced to surrender. |
| #5 What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris (1783) | Great Britain recognized U.S. Independence. The U.S. northern/western borders were decided. Mississippi River navigation was opened to American & British citizens. Florida was returned to Spain & the border between Florida and the U.S. was set. Great B |
| #5 How did the Revolutionary War Inspire American patriotism? | While defending their country people began to think differently & value the freedom their country had earned. |
| #5 Whay did the Continental Congress have a difficult time financing the war? | The Congress did not have taxation power. |
| #5 What impacet did funding the war have on Washington's army? | The army was starving and was often without proper clothing |
| #5 List some of George Washingtons leadership qualitites. | He was daring and innovative and was willing to share in his soilders hardships. |
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