French & Indian War Battles Map

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Which British victory in 1758 opened the way for a major attack on Quebec by giving Britain control of the St. Lawrence River route?

Battle of Lake George Battle of Louisbourg Siege of Fort Frontenac Battle of Fort Niagara

The Battle of Fort Beausejour (June 1755) was fought so the British could gain control of which nearby land connection?

Portage between Lake Champlain and Lake George Forks of the Ohio River Isthmus of Chignecto Plains of Abraham

During the Battle of Quebec City (Plains of Abraham), what risky move did British forces make to reach the battlefield area?

They crossed Lake George during a blizzard They marched through the Ohio River Valley from Virginia They attacked Montreal first to distract Montcalm They landed in a small cove and climbed a steep cliff past snipers

Which two generals were both fatally wounded at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?

James Wolfe and Louis-Joseph de Montcalm Jeffrey Amherst and William Pitt George Washington and Robert Monckton John Prideaux and William Johnson

Why was the St. Lawrence River considered the “key” to winning the war in Canada?

It was the main gold-mining region in New France It connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic and served as a vital supply/communication lifeline It was the only route from Florida to Quebec It contained the largest British fort in North America

The siege of Montreal (September 1760) is especially significant because it:

Marked the first armed clash of the war Ended with a French victory that saved Quebec Marked the end of French rule in North America Happened before the fall of Quebec City

Which battle involved fierce multi-day gun battles in the St. Lawrence region and ended when the French ran out of ammunition (August 1760)?

Battle of Fort Niagara Battle of Ticonderoga Battle of Fort Beausejour Battle of Thousand Islands

Which 1758 siege cut a major French supply/communication line and resulted in the British capturing over 800,000 pounds of supplies?

Siege of Fort Frontenac Battle of Lake George Battle of Louisbourg Battle of Quebec City

At the Battle of Ticonderoga (Fort Carillon), what mistake contributed to the British defeat?

They refused to use any soldiers from the colonies They launched a frontal assault without waiting for cannons to be assembled They surrendered immediately after a single volley They attacked the wrong fort on the Ohio River

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According to the map text, the first armed conflict of 1754 began when George Washington attacked a French scouting party at:

Louisbourg Fort Niagara Jumonville Glen Montreal

Teacher tip: For students who finish early, have them write a 2–3 sentence “connection” explaining how control of waterways (like the St. Lawrence) shaped the outcome of the war.

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