Aim:How did competition with the French in North America impact the 13 British colonies? Do Now: What does the phrase “strength in numbers” mean?

French & Indian War 1754: New France & British Colonies are competing for: Land Raw Materials / Natural Resources Control of waterways (transport) Both make claims to the Ohio River Valley Note: the black dots on the map indicate military forts

French & Indian War In 1754 - the 13 colonies are well established. They operated as 13 separate colonies. Each colony: Was founded for distinct reasons Elected its own government Had its own laws, currency, flag, and militia for self-defense

French & Indian War What were some of the reasons why colonists felt more allegiance to their individual colony than to the group of 13 colonies? As tension with the French colonists was building up, English colonists in America had a choice to make - unite as one country, or fight the French as individual colonies.

Join or Die - 4 Excerpts Join or Die: Written prior to the official start of the French and Indian War Written by Benjamin Franklin 4 excerpts

Ad/Disad - vantages to Unity Advantages to UNITY among British colonies Disadvantages to DISUNITY among British colonies

Join or Die - Analytical Response Create a poster advertising unity and cooperation between the colonial governments of individual colonies prior to the start of the French and Indian War. Create a slogan that will serve as your posters title Include an image that illustrates your ideas Explain at least ONE advantage of unity and cooperation Explain at least ONE disadvantage of colonial governments not cooperating Argue for unity and cooperation amongst the colonies Address ONE argument for DISUNITY and argue that it is not wise