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British Missteps, Colonial Intransigence

This lesson explores the complex aftermath of the French and Indian War and the challenges faced by the British Empire. Following a costly victory that doubled its national debt, Britain grappled with managing its new territories and addressing colonial discontent. Students will identify key issues such as the incorporation of French Canadiens, the impact of Pontiac's War on British-Indian relations, and the colonists' protests against new policies. By the end of the class, students will understand how victory can simultaneously lead to a nation's difficulties.

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British Missteps, Colonial Intransigence

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  1. British Missteps,Colonial Intransigence The Road to Revolution

  2. Focus Question: How can victory in a war cause a nation difficulty?

  3. Daily Objectives By the end of class today, you will: • Identify the major issues facing the British Empire • Discuss the major complaints voiced by the Colonists • Examine the approaches taken by the Colonists to protest British Actions

  4. French and Indian War • Colonies caught in an international struggle • Seven Years’ War • Bloody border struggle • Rivalry grew over the Ohio River Valley • Region claimed by Britain and France • Rich fur country • Rich farm land

  5. Results of the War • Ended in a British victory • Britain took all of Canada from France • Britain took control of North America east of the Mississippi • However • Doubled the British Debt • Removed the French from North America • Gave Britain a world empire to control

  6. British Agenda • Needed to accomplish several short-term goals: • Incorporate new subjects into the Empire • Prevent conflict between Indians and colonists • Manage debt • Needed to accomplish a long-term goal • Centralize the Empire

  7. Incorporation of French Canadiens • Catholic, Francophone people in a Protestant English empire • Conquered people • Occupy much of Lower Canada • How can they maintain the population?

  8. Pontiac’s War • Revolt of the Ottawa chieftain Pontiac 1763 • Fear of white encroachment on lands • Anger at changes in British policies • Confederation of western nations • British frontier posts overrun • Army returned in 1764 • Revolt put down • How can peace be maintained?

  9. The Debt • The French and Indian War was very costly • Britain supplied own forces • Britain supplied allied forces • Britain supplied colonial forces • British debt doubled • Interest was higher than normal government expenses • How would the debt be paid down?

  10. Summary What was the most important thing learned in class today? Why was it the most important thing?

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