Question

clash of empires
multiple choice questions

1. who were the primary participants in the french and indian war?

a) france, spain, and portugal
b) france, great britain, and native american tribes
c) great britain, germany, and austria
d) france, russia, and china

1. what was one of frances motivations for participating in the french and indian war?

a) expanding their territory in europe
b) controlling the spice trade
c) dominating the fur trade in north america
d) establishing colonies in africa

1. which native american tribe initially sided with the british in the war?

a) huron
b) cherokee
c) algonquian
d) iroquois confederacy

1. what large - global conflict was the french and indian war part of?

a) the seven years war
b) world war i
c) the american revolution
d) the cold war

1. why did native american tribes align themselves with either the french or british during the war?

a) to gain control over european territories
b) to prevent european colonization
c) to maintain autonomy and protect their interests
d) to establish trade routes with asia

Explanation:

1. The French and Indian War involved France, Great Britain, and Native - American tribes as they vied for control in North America.
2. France was interested in the fur - trade in North America, which was a major motivation for their participation.
3. The Iroquois Confederacy initially sided with the British.
4. The French and Indian War was part of the Seven Years' War, a global conflict.
5. Native American tribes aligned with either the French or British to maintain autonomy and protect their interests.

Answer:

1. B. France, Great Britain, and Native American tribes
2. C. Dominating the fur trade in North America
3. D. Iroquois Confederacy
4. A. The Seven Years' War
5. C. To maintain autonomy and protect their interests