WORKSHEET 6:  BRITISH STRATEGY IN THE FRENCH AND INDIAN
                                    WAR
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DIRECTIONS:  After viewing and analyzing MAP 6, read and respond to
each of the following questions.  Remember to use complete sentences
as well as correct spelling and punctuation.

1. What do you think the purpose of this map is?
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2. When William Pitt became the new Prime Minister of Great Britain, he
    appointed new generals to lead the British army in North America.  After
    studying the map, what do you think their attack plan was?
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3. Why do you think the British capture of Louisbourg was so important?
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4. Why do you think the British capture of Fort Duquesne was such an
    important victory for them?
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5. The British concentrated on capturing French forts along waterways.
    Why do you think they did this?
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6. What symbol on the map is used to illustrate the British campaign route?
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7. Based on the information available on this map, who do you think won
    the French and Indian War?
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