The French and Indian War: Causes and Outcome

Explore the causes and outcome of the French and Indian War with this two-page social studies worksheet! The French and Indian War was a conflict over control of North America from 1754 to 1763 CE. Designed for middle school learners, this engaging history worksheet invites students to read about and analyze the motivations, costs, and benefits experienced by all parties caught up in the conflict. Students will read two short passages and then fill out the motivations and outcomes of the war for each major participant: France, Great Britain, the 13 colonies, and the Native American Nations. After completing this worksheet, teachers can prompt students to discuss which participant benefited the most from the French and Indian War and which group lost the most.