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Frage 1
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What was the approximate population of the British colonies in North America in 1754?
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1.1 million
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55,000
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7.5 million
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300,000
Frage 2
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How much had the Native American population of America declined because of the spread of smallpox by 1754?
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90%
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50%
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68%
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75%
Frage 3
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The farming of what plant decreased soil quality and led to a need for expansion by the British colonists?
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Tobacco
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Potatoes
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Tea
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Wheat
Frage 4
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When was Louisbourg returned to the French after being captured by American forces?
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1754
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1748
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1744
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1750
Frage 5
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Who was in command of the British forces at the Battle of Jumonville Glen?
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Robert Dinwiddie
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George Washington
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Half King
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Edward Braddock
Frage 6
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Why did George Washington lose the Battle of Fort Necessity?
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Rain soaked his men's gunpowder
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The French and French Indians sniped at his troops from behind trees rather than engaging in open combat
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His Indian allies abandoned him
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All of the above
Frage 7
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How many Native American allies aided British General Edward Braddock at the Battle of the Wilderness?
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7
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100
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20
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34
Frage 8
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When was the Battle of Fort William Henry?
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3rd - 9th August 1757
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6th - 8th July 1758
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2nd - 10th June 1757
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12th - 18th July 1758
Frage 9
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Lieutenant Daniel Webb had a command of 1600 men at Ford Edward. Why did he not send them to aid Fort William Henry?
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It would have left Albany undefended
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He thought Monro would be defeated anyway and there was no point risking his men's lives
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He had a personal grudge against Monro
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The news that Fort William Henry was under attack did not reach him in time
Frage 10
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How did William Johnson win the Battle of Crown Point on September 9th 1755?
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He enlisted the aid of local militia and Native Americans
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He called on a large number of reinforcements to outnumber the French
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He attacked from two fronts in a pincer movement
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He used heavy artillery to destroy the French defences
Frage 11
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What is 'linear warfare'?
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Attacking the enemy as a single, synchronised unit, usually formed in lines.
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Making lines of trenches to attack the enemy from.
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Fighting as individuals rather than a group, using the cover of trees and ditches
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Placing lines of artillery in front of your forces
Frage 12
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How did Montcalm defend Fort Carillon?
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He cut down trees around the fort to break up the British advance
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He his his men behind trees and ambushed the British
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He used his artillery to sink the British ships as they approached
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He allowed the British to capture the fort, then attacked and trapped them inside
Frage 13
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How many men did James Abercrombie command at the Battle of Fort Carillon?
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18,000
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3600
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8000
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5600
Frage 14
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When was the Battle of Fort Frontenac?
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26th - 28th August 1758
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13th - 19th September 1758
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28th - 30th November 1758
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14th - 16th July 1758
Frage 15
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Who led the British forces at the battle of Louisbourg?
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Jeffery Amherst
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James Wolfe
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Edward Boscawen
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Edward Hawke
Frage 16
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How much was paid to King Frederick the Great of Prussia per annum to get him to fight for the British?
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£700,000
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£1,000,000
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£60,000
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£40,000
Frage 17
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Which French forts were captured between the Battles of Louisbourg and Quebec? (Two)
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Niagara
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Carillon
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Oswego
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William-Henry
Frage 18
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How many British regulars fought at the Battle of Quebec?
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4,400
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8000
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1900
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1500
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