The French & Indian War
Objectives Understand causes of the French & Indian War Explain how the British won the French & Indian War Explain how the war weakened the colonists’ loyalty to Britain
French & English Colonization
Colonization European colonization dominated the continent. Colonized to spread empire and make money. British mid-continent along east coast French northern and central part of continent Spanish southern and western part of continent
Causes of War Struggle between the British, the French and Native Americans Britain and France claimed the upper Ohio River valley territory. Albany Plan of Union Franklin’s thoughts Iroquois impact? Colonist reaction?
Causes of War 1754 – George Washington 1755- General Edward Braddock Fort Necessity 1755- General Edward Braddock Washington’s role WARNING!! Fort Duquesne
Early War Formal Declaration of War French won many early battles Tactics Meanwhile in Europe……… Introducing William Pitt Success?
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War Continued…. Fort Louisbourg, Fort Duquesne General James Wolf Quebec Role of the Iroquois
End of the War Treaty of Paris (1763) Effect on the Colonists French concessions City of New Orleans? Britain and Spain Lets Make a Deal! Effect on the Colonists GB – “thanks for nothing” Colonists – “GB military is WEAK” Loss of respect = no fear