12 November 2014 “Canassatego In His Own Words” is due now. By the end of the period your “choosing sides” letter is due (if you’re only doing the outline the highest score you can receive is a 18/24). The rubric must be stapled to your work. Today, I will be able to create an argument in support of the British or French from the perspective of a Native American. I will also be able to explain why the French and Indian War was fought and how the fighting began. If you are done with everything, please began reading pgs. 135-7 taking notes in your book and answering Qs 1-9. Homework: 5.2 handout Qs (1-9 pgs 135-7)

French and Indian War French and Algonquin allies vs. Who: French and Algonquin allies vs. British and English colonies/ Eventually Iroquois Confederacy When: 1754-63 (fighting ends in 1760; war is not officially over until the Treaty of Paris is signed in 1763. Why was it fought: English settlers keep pushing westward and France wants to maintain their colonial gains especially in the Ohio Valley. Where: The Ohio Valley (North America)

G-Dub (George Washington) Born in the English colony of Virginia. Problem: never will be respected b/c he’s not from England Grows up wealthy on a plantation $$$ Freakishly tall for the time period around 6”4’ Very good with math, begins working as a land surveyor at the age of 15, begins exploring the “frontier” Joins the Virginia militia and is promoted quickly.

Fort Duquense Importance: Controls access to the Ohio River, which empties into the Mississippi River; vital for military and trade dominance.

The Mess While on his way to carryout his orders, Washington and his forces, ambush a French scouting party. A Native American ally of Washington executes a French emissary, (spokesperson) Jumonville. Washington and his forces retreat to “Fort Necessity” where they are captured and eventually released, thus begins the war for the Ohio Valley.

Join or Die Albany Plan For Union: Purposed by Ben Franklin in 1754, modeled after the League of Iroquois, remember Canassastego’s advice? One general government with representatives from the 13 colonies to serve in the “Grand Council” The council would make laws, raise taxes, and set up the defense of the colonies. Not 1 colony agreed to the plan, no one wanted to give up power to a central government.

Political Cartoon Effective political cartoons: Captures the viewer’s attention with words and subject matter. Often deals with controversial topics or content. Not too complicated, easy to read and understand.

Read in conjunction with page 137-8 Originally created and printed in the Philly Gazette in 1754; will be revived in 1765