Question

the following timeline shows some of the major events of the first years of the french and indian war. look at the timeline. then answer the question below. based on the timeline, which of the following statements best describe the early years of the french and indian war? select two. the war started with small armies, but soon both britain and france sent thousands of soldiers to fight in north america. british forces were substantially larger than the french army, giving them an advantage in the early part of the war. the british suffered several early losses to french soldiers and their native american allies. the french army surrendered following several early losses to the stronger and better - organized british forces.

Explanation:

1. For the first statement: In Jun 1754, George Washington led a small army (and was defeated by a small French army), and then in Feb 1755, both Britain and France sent thousands of soldiers. So this statement matches the timeline.
2. For the second statement: The timeline shows Britain was defeated (Jun 1754, Jul 1755), so British forces were not larger in advantage; this is incorrect.
3. For the third statement: Jun 1754 (defeat) and Jul 1755 (French and Native allies attack, killing/wounding 1000+ British) show British early losses; this matches.
4. For the fourth statement: The timeline has French actions like sending soldiers and winning battles, no surrender; this is incorrect.

Answer:

1. The war started with small armies, but soon both Britain and France sent thousands of soldiers to fight in North America.
2. The British suffered several early losses to French soldiers and their Native American allies.