Warm-up for Word Association: I say, “French and Indian War.” You say… **List as many words, names, dates, etc. as possible *** When done, take out list of GA Studies Standards please

Three Countries = N. American Domination (1754) Spain –claimed Florida, Mexico, portions of the Southwestern US, Coast of California France –claimed land from Louisiana to the Great Lakes, and parts of Canada; New Orleans (south) and Detroit (north) anchored French settlements Great Britain – had established the 13 colonies along the Atlantic coast, large portions of Canada

Causes of the French and Indian War The French and Indian War was the result of disputes between France and Great Britain that had been going on for 65 years Greed - France and Great Britain wanted to capture the most land in the New World and control the treasures of that territory –TREASURE = FUR Fear - Both countries feared the other would gain the most power

Strengths and Alliances– UP FRONT FranceGreat Britain Strengths 1.Stronger army than the British and more experienced leadership 2.Strong ties with 15+Indian tribes 3.Solidarity  little in- fighting amongst French colonists 1.Most powerful navy in the world 158 ships) Alliances Western Indian tribes with whom the French traded Iroquois Confederacy (6 tribes of the NE)

Strength – # of soldiers FranceGreat Britain Strength 1.About 10,000 regulars (1757) 2.7,900 militia 3.2,200 natives 1.42,000 regulars and militia (peak strength, 1758) Deaths At least 5,700 killed, wounded or captured At least 11,200 killed wounded or captured COOL FACT: Historians estimate the colonial English population at 1.2 million, the French at 55,000 as of 1750.

George Washington’s Role in the French and Indian War Dec Virginia’s governor, Robert Dinwiddie, sent Captain George Washington to Fort Le Boeuf to issue a warning to stop building forts in the Ohio River Valley region. –1749 – Virginian businessmen secure a grant of 500,000 acres in Ohio River Valley for the purpose of settlement George, go stop those men! Will do sir!

George Washington’s Role in the French and Indian War The French commander of Fort Le Boeuf, Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre, said, "As to the Summons you send me to retire, I do not think myself obliged to obey it.“ He explained to Washington that France's claim to the region was superior to that of the British, since other French explorers had explored the Ohio Country nearly a century earlier. The French ignored Washington’s letter and promised to continue building forts and setting up trading posts in the area. Please sir, read this letter! You must think me an idiot!

George Washington’s Role in the French and Indian War

Fort Necessity, 1754 Sent again with about 150 soldiers to Fort Duquesne to enforce governor’s message Washington’s men set up Fort Necessity (150 troops) They attack French at a nearby camp, kill 10 of 30 men The French retaliate on July 3, 1754 and attack Fort Necessity Washington is severely outnumbered and about 1/3 of Washington’s troops die. Washington has to surrender.