French and Indian War
The War that Made America Some call it the Seven Years’ War The Native Americans would play a vital part within this war
Ambitions of three great empires France, Great Britain, Iroquois League Clashed in the back country of Pennsylvania This war that was fought largely determined the future of N. American continent
France & Indian France had superior organization and strategy and Together with Indian allies They dominated the first two years of the war
Britain & Colonial Allies Britain made major financial commitment to the war French suffered a humiliating defeat
Treaty of Paris France surrendered Canada All territorial claims east of the Mississippi River to Britain Britain got control of Florida (Spain a French ally)
Result of Success Britain believed control over N. American continent was firmly established Felt they won right to territories west of the Appalachians Colonists objected to this control of N. American holdings by British
More Results Removed one great power from N. America Did not end tensions over Pennsylvania backcountry Did not guarantee Britain’s Control over continent Tensions increased between Britain and Colonists
Britain Believed… They had secured a glorious future Vanquished the French They conclusively established their claim to N. Am. Continent Their new empire would unfold peacefully and profitably in the future
Colonists Believed… The Colonists believed the defeat of the French they had secured their western Frontier, They had won
Native Americans Believed… Native Americans Believed… They had secured their political and territorial independence through their service in the war. They had won the right to control the interior or North America
French Wanted.. REVENGE American claims independence they see their chance in 1776
French Recognized that… This was NOT the end of the American Story BUT Only the BEGINNING!!!
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