King George’s War, 1744–48 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was King George's War known as in Europe?
What was King George's War known as in Europe?
War of Austrian Succession
When did King George's War take place?
When did King George's War take place?
1744-48
Which region's fur trade did Britain particularly want to dominate?
Which region's fur trade did Britain particularly want to dominate?
Ohio Country
What was a key French objective in the war?
What was a key French objective in the war?
Defend existing territorial claims
How many experienced warriors could Indigenous peoples provide to their European allies?
How many experienced warriors could Indigenous peoples provide to their European allies?
Up to 14,000
When did the British convince the Iroquois League to switch sides?
When did the British convince the Iroquois League to switch sides?
1747
When did colonial forces capture Louisbourg fortress?
When did colonial forces capture Louisbourg fortress?
June 1745
What vital waterway access did Louisbourg fortress protect for France?
What vital waterway access did Louisbourg fortress protect for France?
St. Lawrence River
Approximately what percentage of Massachusetts' male population died in the war?
Approximately what percentage of Massachusetts' male population died in the war?
8%
What did colonists feel betrayed about after the war?
What did colonists feel betrayed about after the war?
Louisbourg returned to France
Which treaty ended King George's War in 1748?
Which treaty ended King George's War in 1748?
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
What happened to North American territories under the 1748 peace treaty?
What happened to North American territories under the 1748 peace treaty?
Restored to 1744 boundaries
When did Britain establish a fur trading post at Pickawillany?
When did Britain establish a fur trading post at Pickawillany?
1749