Wars of Empire

Wars of Empire Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Why did the British and French fight over the colonies? Over territory

When go to war over the colonies, what group do the French and the British try to get on their side and Why? Indians because they both knew that Indians on their side would benefit them better to defeat the rivals

Describe the events in the Ohio River Valley that led to the outbreak of war? The British sent Washington to fight the French force and he successfully did and when the French counter he had to surrender

How do British turn the tide of war? The British captured Montreal and forced the French’s governor to surrender the rest of Canada

Describe Pontiacs Rebellion: Indians groups rebelled and ended up capturing several British forts

Describe the aftermath of the French Indian War: The British realize that after the war it caused them a lot of money so they taxed the colonies in order to pay back their debt.