Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Study Guide - Period 1

Know the following:

  • The French and Indians were allies
  • The British and Colonists were allies
  • The war was fought over land - Ohio River Valley
  • The war was fought over resources - BEAVERS for the fur trade
  • The war was fought over river access - Ohio River and Mississippi River (Transportation and BEAVERS).
  • Why were British uniforms horrible for war fare?
  • Guerilla Warfare - hit and run attacks. Performed with great success by the Native Americans
  • What is an ambush?
  • Why Washington was angry with the British Army
  • Who is William Pitt? How did he help the colonies and hurt Britain?
  • What natural boundary kept the colonies on the east coast?
  • Why did King George III give land west of the Appalachian Mountains to the Native Americans?
  • Who won the battle of Quebec? Explain how the country won. (Battle Strategy)
  • Know the Treaty of Paris.

MAKE SURE YOU ARE ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE 13 COLONIES ON A MAP.