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 land

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

Describe the events in the Ohio River Valley that led to the outbreak of war? Defeated small French force but had to surrender when French counter attacked

How do British turn the tide of war? Captured Montréal and forced the French’s governor to surrender the rest of Canada.

Describe Pontiacs Rebellion: Indian group rebelled and ended up capturing several British forts.

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