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A quiz covering the French and Indian War (the fighting in North America during the Seven Years' War).

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The French and Indian War

Question 1 of 18

1

What was the approximate population of the British colonies in North America in 1754?

Select one of the following:

  • 1.1 million

  • 55,000

  • 7.5 million

  • 300,000

Explanation

Question 2 of 18

1

How much had the Native American population of America declined because of the spread of smallpox by 1754?

Select one of the following:

  • 90%

  • 50%

  • 68%

  • 75%

Explanation

Question 3 of 18

1

The farming of what plant decreased soil quality and led to a need for expansion by the British colonists?

Select one of the following:

  • Tobacco

  • Potatoes

  • Tea

  • Wheat

Explanation

Question 4 of 18

1

When was Louisbourg returned to the French after being captured by American forces?

Select one of the following:

  • 1754

  • 1748

  • 1744

  • 1750

Explanation

Question 5 of 18

1

Who was in command of the British forces at the Battle of Jumonville Glen?

Select one of the following:

  • Robert Dinwiddie

  • George Washington

  • Half King

  • Edward Braddock

Explanation

Question 6 of 18

1

Why did George Washington lose the Battle of Fort Necessity?

Select one of the following:

  • Rain soaked his men's gunpowder

  • The French and French Indians sniped at his troops from behind trees rather than engaging in open combat

  • His Indian allies abandoned him

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 7 of 18

1

How many Native American allies aided British General Edward Braddock at the Battle of the Wilderness?

Select one of the following:

  • 7

  • 100

  • 20

  • 34

Explanation

Question 8 of 18

1

When was the Battle of Fort William Henry?

Select one of the following:

  • 3rd - 9th August 1757

  • 6th - 8th July 1758

  • 2nd - 10th June 1757

  • 12th - 18th July 1758

Explanation

Question 9 of 18

1

Lieutenant Daniel Webb had a command of 1600 men at Ford Edward. Why did he not send them to aid Fort William Henry?

Select one of the following:

  • It would have left Albany undefended

  • He thought Monro would be defeated anyway and there was no point risking his men's lives

  • He had a personal grudge against Monro

  • The news that Fort William Henry was under attack did not reach him in time

Explanation

Question 10 of 18

1

How did William Johnson win the Battle of Crown Point on September 9th 1755?

Select one of the following:

  • He enlisted the aid of local militia and Native Americans

  • He called on a large number of reinforcements to outnumber the French

  • He attacked from two fronts in a pincer movement

  • He used heavy artillery to destroy the French defences

Explanation

Question 11 of 18

1

What is 'linear warfare'?

Select one of the following:

  • Attacking the enemy as a single, synchronised unit, usually formed in lines.

  • Making lines of trenches to attack the enemy from.

  • Fighting as individuals rather than a group, using the cover of trees and ditches

  • Placing lines of artillery in front of your forces

Explanation

Question 12 of 18

1

How did Montcalm defend Fort Carillon?

Select one of the following:

  • He cut down trees around the fort to break up the British advance

  • He his his men behind trees and ambushed the British

  • He used his artillery to sink the British ships as they approached

  • He allowed the British to capture the fort, then attacked and trapped them inside

Explanation

Question 13 of 18

1

How many men did James Abercrombie command at the Battle of Fort Carillon?

Select one of the following:

  • 18,000

  • 3600

  • 8000

  • 5600

Explanation

Question 14 of 18

1

When was the Battle of Fort Frontenac?

Select one of the following:

  • 26th - 28th August 1758

  • 13th - 19th September 1758

  • 28th - 30th November 1758

  • 14th - 16th July 1758

Explanation

Question 15 of 18

1

Who led the British forces at the battle of Louisbourg?

Select one of the following:

  • Jeffery Amherst

  • James Wolfe

  • Edward Boscawen

  • Edward Hawke

Explanation

Question 16 of 18

1

How much was paid to King Frederick the Great of Prussia per annum to get him to fight for the British?

Select one of the following:

  • £700,000

  • £1,000,000

  • £60,000

  • £40,000

Explanation

Question 17 of 18

1

Which French forts were captured between the Battles of Louisbourg and Quebec? (Two)

Select one or more of the following:

  • Niagara

  • Carillon

  • Oswego

  • William-Henry

Explanation

Question 18 of 18

1

How many British regulars fought at the Battle of Quebec?

Select one or more of the following:

  • 4,400

  • 8000

  • 1900

  • 1500

Explanation

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