Seven Years War

The Seven Years War took place from 1756 to 1763 and was between India, Europe, and North America. The British ended up winning the war and that is why we speak English today.

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Seven Years War was between
India, Europe, and North America
The year of the Seven Years War took place was
1756-1763
Who had the larger population? The English or french?
English
Control Miss. Riversingle colonial governmentprofessional soldiersIndian allies guerilla warfare
French
Larger populationcontrolled the coastfighting for their homesGeneral Braddock
English
Who had the advantage at Fort Necessity?
The French had bow and arrows, while the General Washington hid in woods because rain ruined gun powder
Who had the advantage at the Ohio Valley battle?
Britain because they had cannons, while the French were in disguise
Who had the advantage at the Quebec battle?
The French did because they had 14,000 troops, while Britain's strategy was sneak attacks
This man gave money to colonies. Who is he?
William Pit
The first government official was who?
Prime minister
How did the British defeat the French?
1. Decesive battle was the battle of Quebec2. British captured all of New France3. Seven years War ends with the Treaty of paris in 1763
This man wanted to kick out Britain. Who was he?
Chief Pontiac
Spain lost Florida. France lost Canada, east of Mississippi. England gained Canada, East of Mississippi and had large debt
What happened at Treaty of paris was established
Portage
To carry boat over land
What is the French and indian Trade?
1. French traded for furs and gave Native Americans manufactured goods in return2. French settlements were based on pelts and hides3. Bater system4. French forts were built along rivers to protect settlers and traders