THE CONFLICTS AMONG THE NATIONS IN EUROPE DURING
THE 18th CENTURY AND HOW THEY AFFECTED NORTH
AMERICA
1. Why was the French and Indian War fought?
2. How did life of the French settlers differ from the life in the British colonies
to the South?
3. What was France more interested in while settling in the New World
territories?
4. One of the French trading centers was built in the area where the city of
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is today. The British claimed it was in Virginia and
– therefore - that the land belonged to them. Who was sent there to tell the
French to get out?
5. Why did the French and Indians win the battle of Fort Duquesne?
6. When did Britain and France sign a treaty to end the war ? What territory did
Britain possess?