Chapter 4: The Colonies Grow Section 4: The French & Indian War (1756-1763)
The Start of: French and Indian War Who fought? French and Indians vs. British and Colonists and Iroquois Confederacy
Edward Braddock Marches to Duquesne! Braddock leads British troops GW is on his staff
What problems might the regular British Army run into in the back country?
July, 1755 Edward Braddock and 1,400 British Ambushed 1,000 British Casualties French and Indians
Braddock killed. GW leads survivors home . . . Again.
The French and Indian War (Seven Years’ War) 1756-1763 War is officially declared after Braddock’s defeat
In groups of 3, take one sheet and draw up a battle plan to defeat the French in the French and Indian War.
William Pitt New British Prime Minister Picked skilled commanders Pays for everything to avoid conflict with colonists What city is named after Pitt?
Jeffrey Amherst (British) Wins Battle of Louisbourg June/July 1758 Amherst, MA named after him Amherst College, 1821
Why is Louisbourg SO important to New France?
James Wolfe (British) Wolfe dies in the battle Sails down St. Lawrence River after Louisbourg Surprises French at Quebec Fall 1759 Wolfe dies in the battle
Why are Louisbourg, Quebec & the St Why are Louisbourg, Quebec & the St. Lawrence River SO important to New France?
The Battle of Quebec
The Battle of Quebec – September 13, 1759 Quebec City French Army Plains of Abraham St. Lawrence River British Army
Benjamin West, The Death of Wolfe, 1770
Treaty of Paris 1763 Independently read The Treaty of Paris section on page 124. In your notes, write down what happened to the disputed territory in North America.
North America, 1750 (before the French and Indian War)
North America, 1763 (after the Treaty of Paris)
-Write a skit, script or a song covering events from the study guide REVIEW ACTIVITY DUE THURSDAY! 5pts (Formative) TEST ON FRIDAY! -Find a Current Event that has similarities and differences from an event we studied in this chapter, include a summary of the current article along with its comparison to history. -Create a Poetry Slam incorporating an important event from the Study Guide (approved partner activity) -Draw a DETAILED work of art of an important event on the Study Guide. Must include a detailed written description (5W’s). The picture can be propaganda (exaggerated or biased perspective) -Create 5 advanced Math Problems that creatively explain events and terminology from the study guide. Each math problem must have a caption that explains the meaning of each mathematical expression -Choreograph 8 body movements for any terminology or vocabulary on the study guide that the class can try to guess or help you (if needed) during the performance. -Write a skit, script or a song covering events from the study guide Technology ideas: Video or Radio Podcast? Facebook Page? Prezi Timeline? XtraNormal or Go!Animate Skit?