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The French and Indian War

Benjamin Franklin Characterizes General Edward Braddock (1755)

  1. What 2 criticisms of Braddock does Franklin cite in the opening paragraph?
  2. He’s arrogant and doesn’t use treat the Indians and Americans well.
  1. How long does Braddock think it will take to conquer FortDuquesne?
  2. 3 or 4 days
  1. What danger did Franklin foresee for Braddock’s plan in their upcoming march?
  2. It was a long, narrow road that the Indians would attack during the march
  1. Why was Braddock not concerned with Franklin’s warning?
  2. He believed the England’s regular troops would have the trouble that the Americans might have had.
  1. Why did the Indians wait and attack until after the British troops crossed the river?
  2. The British troops were then crowded together and the Indians knew it would cause difficulty for the British to respond to the attack
  1. What losses did the British sustain during this particular battle with the French and Indians?
  2. 1000 men, artillery, ammunition, & provisions

Francis Parkman analyzes the Conflict (1884)

  1. How did the colonists celebrate the surrender of Montreal?
  2. A day of thanksgiving was proclaimed as well as parades, sermons, feasts, etc
  1. What strengths and weaknesses did the French army posses?
  2. They were small in number but strong in organization, skillful leaders, experienced soldiers, and a brave inured population
  1. What problems did the geography of Canada pose to the British?
  2. It was heavily fortified with forests, marshes, and mountains
  1. The British had many established colonies along the Atlantic coast. Why did this pose a problem to the British during the French and Indian War?
  2. They had to garrison thousands of troops to protect these possessions from attack
  1. How were the French able to hold out against the superior numbers of the British for so long?
  2. It was due to the indomitable spirit which their soldiers and leaders possessed.

Primary Source Documents

The French and Indian War

Benjamin Franklin Characterizes General Edward Braddock (1755)

  1. What 2 criticisms of Braddock does Franklin cite in the opening paragraph?
  1. How long does Braddock think it will take to conquer FortDuquesne?
  1. What danger did Franklin foresee for Braddock’s plan in their upcoming march?
  1. Why was Braddock not concerned with Franklin’s warning?
  1. Why did the Indians wait and attack until after the British troops crossed the river?
  1. What losses did the British sustain during this particular battle with the French and Indians?

Francis Parkman analyzes the Conflict (1884)

  1. How did the colonists celebrate the surrender of Montreal?
  1. What strengths and weaknesses did the French army posses?
  1. What problems did the geography of Canada pose to the British?
  1. The British had many established colonies along the Atlantic coast. Why did this pose a problem to the British during the French and Indian War?
  1. How were the French able to hold out against the superior numbers of the British for so long?

Primary Source Documents

The French and Indian War

Benjamin Franklin Characterizes General Edward Braddock (1755)

  1. What 2 criticisms of Braddock does Franklin cite in the opening paragraph?
  1. How long does Braddock think it will take to conquer FortDuquesne?
  1. What danger did Franklin foresee for Braddock’s plan in their upcoming march?
  1. Why was Braddock not concerned with Franklin’s warning?
  1. Why did the Indians wait and attack until after the British troops crossed the river?
  1. What losses did the British sustain during this particular battle with the French and Indians?

Francis Parkman analyzes the Conflict (1884)

  1. How did the colonists celebrate the surrender of Montreal?
  1. What strengths and weaknesses did the French army posses?
  1. What problems did the geography of Canada pose to the British?
  1. The British had many established colonies along the Atlantic coast. Why did this pose a problem to the British during the French and Indian War?
  1. How were the French able to hold out against the superior numbers of the British for so long?

Primary Source Documents

The French and Indian War

Benjamin Franklin Characterizes General Edward Braddock (1755)

  1. What 2 criticisms of Braddock does Franklin cite in the opening paragraph?
  1. How long does Braddock think it will take to conquer FortDuquesne?
  1. What danger did Franklin foresee for Braddock’s plan in their upcoming march?
  1. Why was Braddock not concerned with Franklin’s warning?
  1. Why did the Indians wait and attack until after the British troops crossed the river?
  1. What losses did the British sustain during this particular battle with the French and Indians?

Francis Parkman analyzes the Conflict (1884)

  1. How did the colonists celebrate the surrender of Montreal?
  1. What strengths and weaknesses did the French army posses?
  1. What problems did the geography of Canada pose to the British?
  1. The British had many established colonies along the Atlantic coast. Why did this pose a problem to the British during the French and Indian War?
  1. How were the French able to hold out against the superior numbers of the British for so long?

Primary Source Documents

The French and Indian War

Benjamin Franklin Characterizes General Edward Braddock (1755)

  1. What 2 criticisms of Braddock does Franklin cite in the opening paragraph?
  1. How long does Braddock think it will take to conquer FortDuquesne?
  1. What danger did Franklin foresee for Braddock’s plan in their upcoming march?
  1. Why was Braddock not concerned with Franklin’s warning?
  1. Why did the Indians wait and attack until after the British troops crossed the river?
  1. What losses did the British sustain during this particular battle with the French and Indians?

Francis Parkman analyzes the Conflict (1884)

  1. How did the colonists celebrate the surrender of Montreal?
  1. What strengths and weaknesses did the French army posses?
  1. What problems did the geography of Canada pose to the British?
  1. The British had many established colonies along the Atlantic coast. Why did this pose a problem to the British during the French and Indian War?
  1. How were the French able to hold out against the superior numbers of the British for so long?