3.4 questions Honors American Studies 1
As you read, fill in events that led to the French and Indian War
The French built Fort Dusquene
George Washington's troops confront the French
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Why did most Native Americans support the French rather than the British?
What benefit did the Indians expect to get from supporting the French?
What incident launched the French and Indian War?
Which side won most of the battles early in the war?
Why did the tide turn in favor of the British?
How did the Indians’ relationship with the British change?
Why was the Proclamation of 1763 doomed to fail?
Why was it so difficult for the colonies to unite?
What did the Indians involved with Pontiac’s Rebellion hope to accomplish?
What was the effect of the French and Indian War and Pontiac’s Rebellion on the relationship
between the colonies and Great Britain?
11. Why do you think French and British colonists in the Americas fought in the wars of their home
countries?
12. How did the French and British differ in their efforts to gain control in North America?
13. What can you infer from the fact that the British were unable to enforce the Proclamation of
1763?