Unit 1: The American Colonies & The Revolution

3. The French & Indian War

Students will analyze the impact of the French and

Indian War on the relationship between the English Empire and the American Colonies.

Lesson Objective

Imperialism A nation conquering foreign lands for economic gain.

Why take over foreign land? Why would the English want to expand their control over

territory in North America? How might the English benefit from this?

Share Out Discussion: What problems might develop for England

from taking over additional territory overseas?

Word of the Day/Initial Activity

Focus Question: How did the French & Indian War affect the British financially?

Read The French and Indian War Answer the guided reading questions

Extension Activity Why would the British invest so much time and money in

protecting the American colonies? Chart and Share Out

Activity 1: The French & Indian War

2 minute to write down a response to this

question:

Why would Native Americans fight alongside English and French soldiers when the English and French have taken large areas of Indian territory?

Turn & Talk: 30 seconds per partner Share Out

The French & Indian War QuickWrite/ Turn

& Talk

Focus Question: How did the French & Indian War change the

imperial holdings of the French & English in North America?

Read The French and Indian War Map Activity Examine the map carefully Answer the guided reading questions

Extension Activity The American Revolution took place in 1776 while the French and

Indian War ended in 1760, what happened after the war that inspired the Revolution to happen so quickly after it?

Share Out & Write 1 question you have after this reading

Activity 2: French & Indian War Maps

1. Land dispute between England and France in Ohio

River Valley 2. England

a. Control of American colonies 3. France

a. Control of Canada 4. England Wins

a. Gains land up to Canada and Florida England spends tons of money

Mini-Lesson

Exit Ticket1) Regents multiple-choice question What was the main cause of the French and Indian War (1754-1763)?

a. disputed land claims in the Ohio River valley between the French and the British

b. conflicts between American colonists and the French over control of the Great Plains

c. taxation of American colonists without representation in Parliament d. violation of trade agreements between European nations and Native

American Indians

2) Share with me one thing that you find interesting from class today. Why do you find it interesting?3) Share with me one-way in which the information from class today affects your life today.

Summary