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?
~ Fought a series of wars in America over territory.

When go to war over the colonies, what group do the French and the British try to get on their side and Why?
~ They tried to get the Indians on both of there sides, because they had more ammo and a lot of people.

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

How do British turn the tide of war?
They had just as many men as the Indians. The Indians goal was to weaken British and bring back French and they fought back at them but failed to capture biggest British forts and when supplies started to run out rebellion fizzled.

Describe Pontiacs Rebellion:
~ This combined to other events, which led to The Seven Years War in Europe.

Describe the aftermath of the French Indian War?~ The British wanted control of colonies and wanted colonist to pay war debt and cost of guarding territories, British improved new taxes on restrictions on trade.