The French & Indian War

1754 to 1763

French & British Territories

Do you see a possibility for problems between the British and the French?

Who were the opponents?

-France-Most Native Americans

-Britain

-13 Colonies

-Iroquois Confederacy

What caused the war?

• Britain & France had been enemies for centuries

• Both wanted power and wealth

Rivalry between Britain & France

• France wanted to keep their valuable fur trade

• Britain wanted the fertile farmland

Ohio River Valley

The war in brief

Early years

In the beginning, the colonists fought without much help from Britain. Britain declared war on France in 1756. France won most of the early battles.

Later yearsWhen William Pitt took over as British Prime Minister, Britain began to win the war.

Important People & Events

The Albany Plan of Union Ben Franklin’s plan to unite

the colonies against the French.

His plan was rejected; the colonies did not want to give up their power to a central government.

• Lost first battle and was captured by the French.

• He still became a hero to the colonists.

George Washington

Important People & Events

• Ends the war. • France gives up control of North America.

Important People & Events

Treaty of Paris (1763)

Effects

• To stop further fighting with Native Americans, Britain prevents colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains.

1. Proclamation of

1763

• Britain owed a lot of money for the war.

• This will lead to trouble when Britain taxes the colonies to pay off the debts.

Effects2. War debt

Another important effect…3. G.W. learned how to fight using guerilla warfare like the Native Americans.• Guerilla warfare means using

sneak attacks and ambushes.

gorilla

Who were the 13 colonies allied with?

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1. France2. Native Americans3. Britain4. North America

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Why did Britain want the Ohio Valley?

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1. For the fur trade2. For farmland3. For gold4. For breakfast

Who won most of the early battles?

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1. Britain2. France3. Squanto4. William Pitt

The Albany Plan of Union failed.

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1. True2. False

Why did the Albany Plan of Union fail?

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1. The colonists were afraid of snakes.

2. Colonies didn’t want to give up power.

3. The French were too strong.

4. Because Albany is too far away.

Why did G.W. become a hero?

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1. Because he never told a lie.

2. Because he beat the French.

3. Because he struck the first blow.

4. Because he invented the cheeseburger.

What treaty ended the French & Indian War?

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1. Treaty of London2. Treaty of Newburgh3. Treaty of Paris4. Treaty of Albany

Which of the following is/are effects of the French & Indian War?

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1. British war debts2. G.W. learned how

to fight3. The Proclamation of

17634. All of the above

Why did British war debts cause a problem?

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1. Because Britain wanted to tax the colonies.

2. Because France had no money.

3. Because Britain had to sell the colonies.

4. Because imported goods cost more.

According to the Proclamation of 1763, colonists could not:

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1. Move past the Mississippi River

2. Move past the Appalachian Mountains

3. Bust a move4. Move to Paris

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