Chapter 4

Quiz for Document 4-5: State of the British and French Colonies in North America (1755)

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Question 1

The author of State of the British and French Colonies in North America places a high value on a British alliance with Native Americans against the French for which of the following reasons?A. The Native Americans’ strategic geographical locations
B. French troops’ extreme inexperience with Native American fighters
C. The French army’s heavy reliance on Native American fighters
D. The need to ensure that as many Native Americans as possible die in the war

Question 2

Beyond their effectiveness in battle against the French and their native allies, what was the other primary argument made by the British colonists with respect to an alliance with Native Americans?A. Alliances might prevent further hostility between the English and the native tribes.
B. English soldiers lacked bravery.
C. Native Americans knew how to speak French.
D. An alliance could lead to religious conversion.

Question 3

According to the colonists’ argument, what feature of the North American environment and ecosystem made the Native Americans’ style of warfare particularly necessary and effective?A. Broad grasslands
B. Deep swamps
C. Tall mountains
D. Thick forests