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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?

Both sides wooed Indians with gifts including weapons.

When go to war over the colonies, what group do the French and the British try to get on their side and Why?

Indians.

Describe the events in the Ohio River Valley that led to the outbreak of war?
To keep British out French built Fort Duquesne. That Enraged British sent Washington to evict.

How do British turn the tide of war?
British cut off French shipping to Americas which caused many Indians to shift to British.

Describe Pontiacs Rebellion: The Indians goal was to weaken British and bring back French but failed to capture biggest British forts and when supplies started to run out rebellion fizzled.

Describe the aftermath of the French Indian War: After investing blood and money many British wanted greater control of colonies also wanted colonist to pay some war debt and cost of guarding rterritories.