French and Indian War, 1754–63 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did the French and Indian War take place?
When did the French and Indian War take place?
1754-63
What territory was Britain trying to prevent France from expanding into?
What territory was Britain trying to prevent France from expanding into?
Ohio Country
Where was George Washington defeated in July 1754?
Where was George Washington defeated in July 1754?
Fort Necessity
Which British general was killed during the assault on Fort Duquesne in 1755?
Which British general was killed during the assault on Fort Duquesne in 1755?
General Braddock
In what year was William Pitt appointed Secretary of State?
In what year was William Pitt appointed Secretary of State?
1757
How many troops and warships did Pitt dispatch to the colonies?
How many troops and warships did Pitt dispatch to the colonies?
8,000 troops & 12 warships
Approximately how much money did Pitt invest to support the colonists?
Approximately how much money did Pitt invest to support the colonists?
£1 million
Which fort was captured in July 1758, helping cut French supply lines?
Which fort was captured in July 1758, helping cut French supply lines?
Fort Louisbourg
Which city was captured in September 1760, effectively ending the war?
Which city was captured in September 1760, effectively ending the war?
Montreal
What deceptive tactic did Wolfe use at Quebec?
What deceptive tactic did Wolfe use at Quebec?
Landing upstream on steep terrain
What important experience did colonists gain for the first time during this war?
What important experience did colonists gain for the first time during this war?
Fighting alongside each other
What valuable resource did Britain gain control of in the Ohio Country?
What valuable resource did Britain gain control of in the Ohio Country?
Fur trade