The French & Indian War (1756 to 1763)

1. The French & Indian War (1756 to 1763) AIM: How did the rivalry between Britain & France lead to war?

2. North America in 1750

3. Who were the rivals in North America? English VS French

4. Why did colonists continue to cross the Ohio Valley? fur trade

5. 1754 England vs. the French and their Native allies. Why was it called the French & Indian War?

6. 1. The Algonquin and Huron sided with the French. How did the Natives choose sides?

7. 2. The Iroquois -major ally with the English.

8. Just who was George Washington?

9. George Washington & his men attacked French troops in the Ohio River Valley. Brief victory Built Fort Necessity but forced to surrender How did the conflict begin?

10. What was the Albany Plan of Union? 1754- Ben Franklin  representatives from New England, NY, MD, PA • plan to unite the colonies for defense • Called for a Grand Council

11. Not 1 colonial legislature approved the plan- no one wanted to give up powers to a central council.

12. Fort Duquesne – the British- General Edward Braddock -defeated badly by the French. Defeats for the British

13. They wore bright red uniforms. They fought in column formation. What was a major problem for the British?

14. The British were losing badly British leader William Pitt- promised colonists money if they helped out in the war. A New Strategy

15. The British won a major battle at Quebec Capital of New France Built on a hill overlooking St. Lawrence River Now the French could no longer supply their forts The Tide of Battle Turns……

16. 1758-1761  *By 1761, Spain has become an ally of France

17. 1763  Treaty of Paris France --> lost Canada, lands east of the Mississippi River. Spain -->got all French lands west of the Mississippi River, gives up Florida England -->Canada & all French east of Mississippi

18. - The French were completely kicked out of North America. However, French people continued to live there. France Loses!

19. When it was all over……..

20. North America in 1763

21. What long term effects did the War have on Britain? • France loses its power in North America • England acquires a huge debt……

22. II. Colonists start to move west a. Colonists wanted to move onto the land that the British gained during the war LIFE AFTER THE WAR

23. - Natives that fought along side with the French began to block them LIFE AFTER THE WAR

24. b. The British became angered - The British were forced to send troops to protect the colonies LIFE AFTER THE WAR

25. How did the War affect American Colonists? • It created bitter feelings towards the British. • Colonies would be taxed to help pay off British debt

26. This cost a large amount of money & they were already in debt The British began to feel that the colonies were becoming a burden LIFE AFTER THE WAR