6. The British Empire and the Colonial Crisis, 1754

Quiz for Making Historical Arguments: Why Did the Mohawk Chief Hendrick Fight with the British against the French in 1755?

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1. Why did most Native American tribes tend to dislike the British and support the French during the Seven Years’ War?

The French had superior weaponry.

They saw that the British treated them as inferior.

The French were better trading partners.

They viewed the British as more land hungry.

2. Which of the following was a way Chief Hendrick maintained close ties with the British?

Frequent oaths of loyalty made to the British monarchy

A trade alliance called the Covenant Chain

Sending some of his people to England to learn about the British

Allowing the British colonists access to the best hunting grounds

3. How did Chief Hendrick compare the British to the French?

The French viewed the Indians as inferior, while the British treated them as equals.

The French were fair and just, while the British cheated the Indians.

The British were like small, misbehaving children, and the French were like wise adults.

The British acted like women, while the French were men.

4. What did the British do to answer Chief Hendrick’s complaints and keep him as a British ally?

They called a special congress to try to reestablish their alliance.

The British threatened to take his lands if he did not help them.

They offered him a large sum of money in exchange for his help.

They offered to help defeat his Indian enemies if he helped the British fight the French.

5. How did the British Americans react to Chief Hendrick’s death?

They were relieved to be free of their treaty with him.

They celebrated him as a hero.

They thought him less heroic than the British soldiers who died in the same battle.

They ignored his death because the war raged on.