The War of Jenkins' Ear

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1. When did the War of Jenkins’ Ear take place? 1701-1702 1729-1732 1739-1742 1689

2. Which other 18th century world power did Great Britain face in the War of Jenkins' Ear? Prussia France Spain Holland

3. Which of the following was one of the primary reasons for the War of Jenkins’ Ear? Spanish mistreatments of British merchant seamen Illegal activities of French along coast of Honduras British abuse of Portuguese citizens in Brazil Dutch excursions into the British West Indies

4. What founder of the colony of Georgia in North America led British troops' incursions into Spanish Florida in the War of Jenkins’ Ear? Answer: (First and last name or just last name)

5. Which Florida settlement did British troops lay siege to in the War of Jenkins' Ear? St. Augustine Ponte Vedra Picolata Fernandina

6. Which of the following Native American tribes was NOT an ally of Great Britain in the War of Jenkins’ Ear? Chickasaws Creeks Seminoles Cherokees

7. What was the final major conflict of the War of Jenkins’ Ear? Battle of Ponce Inlet Battle of Bloody Swamp Battle of Savannah Battle of the San Juan River

8. What 18th century war did the War of Jenkins' Ear dovetail into? Prince John's War King Phillip's War King George's War War of Austrian Aggression

9. Who was Robert Jenkins, for whom the War of Jenkins' Ear is named? A British prisoner An English sea captain An Irish sea captain A British envoy to Spain

10. Why was the war called the War of Jenkins’ Ear? Jenkins claimed a Spanish lieutenant severed his ear Jenkins’ ear was severed in a bar fight with Spanish seamen Jenkins severed it to show loyalty to King George The origin is not known