The French and Indian War

Events covered in Part I:

Date Events Covered 
1752-1754 Virginia parleys with Tanaghrisson to build trading post; 
Washington’s trek to Ft. Le Boeuf 
1754 French expel Virginians who built a small fort at the Forks of the Ohio 
1754 Incident at Jumonville Glen 
1754 Capitulation of Ft. Necessity 
1754 Iroquois neutrality 
1754-1755 France and Great Britain prepare for war 
1755 Braddock’s Expedition and the Battle of the Monongahela 



Study Questions for Documentary:

1)What was the significance of the Forks of the Ohio to each of the competing groups? 
2)Why would the British be concerned by the French forts west of the Appalachian Mountains? 
3)Which Indians had claims to land at the Forks of the Ohio?
4) List important individuals in this segment.
5) What qualities did George Washington display as a young military leader? Which of these helped him succeed in his military career?

6) Why was the Ohio Valley of particular importance to the French?

7) Why would they fear British control of this region?

8) Why did the British colonies covet this land?

9) Why did Indians claim this land as theirs?

10) How would the French ships have brought supplies to Fort Duquesne?

11) Why was Fort Duquesne strategically important?