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Which French fortress fell in 1758, marking a turning point in the war?
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Fort Louisbourg. Key French fortress guarding St. Lawrence River approach.
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Flashcard 1: Which French fortress fell in 1758, marking a turning point in the war?
Answer: Fort Louisbourg. Key French fortress guarding St. Lawrence River approach.
Flashcard 2: Which British colony was particularly affected by the war's frontier battles?
Answer: Virginia. Frontier colony experiencing direct French and Native attacks.
Flashcard 3: What was the impact of the Seven Years' War on French colonial ambitions?
Answer: Significantly reduced French territories. Eliminated France as major North American colonial power.
Flashcard 4: Identify the event that marked the start of the French and Indian War.
Answer: Battle of Fort Necessity. Washington's defeat marked formal beginning of hostilities.
Flashcard 5: What year did the French formally surrender Canada to the British?
Answer:
Flashcard 6: What was the significance of the Battle of Quebec (1759)?
Answer: Decisive British victory in North America. Secured British control of Canada and French surrender.
Flashcard 7: Which act passed post-war aimed to prevent colonial expansion beyond Appalachians?
Answer: Proclamation of 1763. Reserved western lands for Native Americans, angering colonists.
Flashcard 8: Which French general led forces during the Battle of Quebec?
Answer: General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm. Defended Quebec until death in final battle.
Flashcard 9: What role did George Washington play at the onset of the French and Indian War?
Answer: Led Virginia troops at Fort Necessity. Young officer's first military command ended in surrender.
Flashcard 10: Which British act post-war aimed to raise revenue from the colonies?
Answer: Sugar Act of 1764. First major attempt to tax colonies for revenue.
Flashcard 11: What was the French strategy in the North American theater?
Answer: Defensive, relying on forts and alliances. Limited resources required strategic use of fortifications.
Flashcard 12: Identify the treaty that ended the Seven Years' War.
Answer: Treaty of Paris (1763). Formally concluded the global Seven Years' War.
Flashcard 13: Identify the event that marked the start of the French and Indian War.
Answer: Battle of Fort Necessity. Washington's defeat marked formal beginning of hostilities.
Flashcard 14: What was the North American theater of the Seven Years' War called?
Answer: The French and Indian War. Named for Britain's Native American and French enemies.
Flashcard 15: What was the impact of the Seven Years' War on French colonial ambitions?
Answer: Significantly reduced French territories. Eliminated France as major North American colonial power.
Flashcard 16: What was the impact of the Seven Years' War on Britain financially?
Answer: Increased national debt. War costs doubled Britain's national debt significantly.
Flashcard 17: Which British tactic helped secure victory in the war?
Answer: Blockade of French ports. Naval superiority prevented French reinforcements and supplies.
Flashcard 18: What was Spain's compensation for losing Florida to Britain in the war?
Answer: Gained Louisiana from France. France ceded Louisiana to compensate ally Spain.
Flashcard 19: What was the North American theater of the Seven Years' War called?
Answer: The French and Indian War. Named for Britain's Native American and French enemies.
Flashcard 20: What effect did the war have on British colonial policy post-1763?
Answer: Increased taxation and regulation. War debt forced new revenue policies toward colonies.
Flashcard 21: Who authored the Albany Plan of Union?
Answer: Benjamin Franklin. Proposed colonial confederation for mutual defense.
Flashcard 22: Which French fortress fell in 1758, marking a turning point in the war?
Answer: Fort Louisbourg. Key French fortress guarding St. Lawrence River approach.
Flashcard 23: Who was the British Prime Minister during much of the Seven Years' War?
Answer: William Pitt the Elder. Led British war effort with aggressive colonial strategy.
Flashcard 24: What was the primary goal of the Albany Congress (1754)?
Answer: To unify the colonies for defense. Response to French expansion threatening British colonies.
Flashcard 25: Which British tactic helped secure victory in the war?
Answer: Blockade of French ports. Naval superiority prevented French reinforcements and supplies.
Flashcard 26: Which British colony was particularly affected by the war's frontier battles?
Answer: Virginia. Frontier colony experiencing direct French and Native attacks.
Flashcard 27: What was the outcome of the Albany Plan of Union?
Answer: It was rejected by the colonies. Colonies feared losing autonomy to central authority.
Flashcard 28: Which city was captured by the British in 1760, leading to French surrender in Canada?
Answer: Montreal. Fall of New France's capital secured British victory.
Flashcard 29: Which British general died at the Battle of Quebec?
Answer: General James Wolfe. Died heroically leading assault on French stronghold.
Flashcard 30: What was the outcome of the Albany Plan of Union?
Answer: It was rejected by the colonies. Colonies feared losing autonomy to central authority.
Flashcard 31: What years did the Seven Years' War take place?
Answer: 1756 - 1763. Global conflict spanning seven years across multiple continents.
Flashcard 32: What years did the Seven Years' War take place?
Answer: 1756 - 1763. Global conflict spanning seven years across multiple continents.
Flashcard 33: Which act passed post-war aimed to prevent colonial expansion beyond Appalachians?
Answer: Proclamation of 1763. Reserved western lands for Native Americans, angering colonists.
Flashcard 34: What was Spain's compensation for losing Florida to Britain in the war?
Answer: Gained Louisiana from France. France ceded Louisiana to compensate ally Spain.
Flashcard 35: What year did the French formally surrender Canada to the British?
Answer:
Flashcard 36: What role did George Washington play at the onset of the French and Indian War?
Answer: Led Virginia troops at Fort Necessity. Young officer's first military command ended in surrender.
Flashcard 37: Which British general died at the Battle of Quebec?
Answer: General James Wolfe. Died heroically leading assault on French stronghold.
Flashcard 38: Identify the treaty that ended the Seven Years' War.
Answer: Treaty of Paris (1763). Formally concluded the global Seven Years' War.
Flashcard 39: Which city was captured by the British in 1760, leading to French surrender in Canada?
Answer: Montreal. Fall of New France's capital secured British victory.
Flashcard 40: What was the primary British naval strategy in the war?
Answer: Blockade of French ports and colonies. Cut French supply lines and isolated colonial forces.
Flashcard 41: Which European country allied with France during the Seven Years' War?
Answer: Spain. Bourbon Family Compact allied Spain with France against Britain.
Flashcard 42: Name the French fortification that was site of initial conflict in 1754.
Answer: Fort Duquesne. Strategic French position controlling Ohio River valley access.
Flashcard 43: What effect did the war have on British colonial policy post-1763?
Answer: Increased taxation and regulation. War debt forced new revenue policies toward colonies.
Flashcard 44: What was the significance of the Battle of Quebec (1759)?
Answer: Decisive British victory in North America. Secured British control of Canada and French surrender.
Flashcard 45: Which Native American confederacy allied with the British during the war?
Answer: Iroquois Confederacy. Six Nations provided crucial support against French forces.
Flashcard 46: Which French general led forces during the Battle of Quebec?
Answer: General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm. Defended Quebec until death in final battle.
Flashcard 47: What was the primary cause of the Seven Years' War?
Answer: Territorial disputes in North America. Competition over Ohio Valley and western frontier lands.
Flashcard 48: What territory did Britain gain in North America from the Treaty of Paris (1763)?
Answer: Canada and Florida. Britain gained all French territory east of Mississippi plus Spanish Florida.
Flashcard 49: Which European country allied with France during the Seven Years' War?
Answer: Spain. Bourbon Family Compact allied Spain with France against Britain.
Flashcard 50: Which two major European powers were involved in the Seven Years' War?
Answer: Great Britain and France. Primary colonial rivals competing for global dominance.
Flashcard 51: What was the French strategy in the North American theater?
Answer: Defensive, relying on forts and alliances. Limited resources required strategic use of fortifications.
Flashcard 52: Which British military leader was initially defeated at Fort Duquesne?
Answer: General Edward Braddock. Suffered devastating defeat using European tactics against frontier warfare.
Flashcard 53: What was the significance of Fort Frontenac's capture by the British?
Answer: Cut French supply lines. Disrupted French communication between Canada and Louisiana.
Flashcard 54: Which two major European powers were involved in the Seven Years' War?
Answer: Great Britain and France. Primary colonial rivals competing for global dominance.
Flashcard 55: What territory did Britain gain in North America from the Treaty of Paris (1763)?
Answer: Canada and Florida. Britain gained all French territory east of Mississippi plus Spanish Florida.
Flashcard 56: Who authored the Albany Plan of Union?
Answer: Benjamin Franklin. Proposed colonial confederation for mutual defense.
Flashcard 57: What was the significance of the Plains of Abraham?
Answer: Site of decisive British victory at Quebec. Battlefield where Wolfe and Montcalm both died.
Flashcard 58: Who was the British Prime Minister during much of the Seven Years' War?
Answer: William Pitt the Elder. Led British war effort with aggressive colonial strategy.
Flashcard 59: What was the impact of the Seven Years' War on Britain financially?
Answer: Increased national debt. War costs doubled Britain's national debt significantly.
Flashcard 60: What was the significance of Fort Frontenac's capture by the British?
Answer: Cut French supply lines. Disrupted French communication between Canada and Louisiana.
Flashcard 61: What was the significance of the Plains of Abraham?
Answer: Site of decisive British victory at Quebec. Battlefield where Wolfe and Montcalm both died.
Flashcard 62: Name the French fortification that was site of initial conflict in 1754.
Answer: Fort Duquesne. Strategic French position controlling Ohio River valley access.
Flashcard 63: What was the primary British naval strategy in the war?
Answer: Blockade of French ports and colonies. Cut French supply lines and isolated colonial forces.
Flashcard 64: Which British military leader was initially defeated at Fort Duquesne?
Answer: General Edward Braddock. Suffered devastating defeat using European tactics against frontier warfare.
Flashcard 65: Which British act post-war aimed to raise revenue from the colonies?
Answer: Sugar Act of 1764. First major attempt to tax colonies for revenue.
Flashcard 66: What was the primary goal of the Albany Congress (1754)?
Answer: To unify the colonies for defense. Response to French expansion threatening British colonies.
Flashcard 67: Which Native American confederacy allied with the British during the war?
Answer: Iroquois Confederacy. Six Nations provided crucial support against French forces.
Flashcard 68: What was the primary cause of the Seven Years' War?
Answer: Territorial disputes in North America. Competition over Ohio Valley and western frontier lands.