French and Indian War “England and France compete in North America”
* The “French and Indian War”, the colonial part of the “Seven Year War” that ravaged Europe from 1756-1763. * Bloodiest American War in the 1700’s. * 1754-1763 (N. America)
Who fought: French/Indians (Iroquoians) vs Who fought: French/Indians (Iroquoians) vs. British Purpose: To gain rights to Ohio River Valley. The country that controlled this area controlled the interior of North America.
Advantages of French. Controlled the interior of North America Advantages of French * Controlled the interior of North America. * Single Colonial Government. * Professional Soldiers * Support of Natives (Iroquoians)
Disadvantages of French. only a few thousand settlers Disadvantages of French * only a few thousand settlers * forts and trading post hundreds of miles apart.
Advantages of British. Greater Population Advantages of British * Greater Population * Colonies easier to defend due to location along the coast. * Colonies fighting to protect homes and land.
Disadvantages of British. Colonies quarreled, not united Disadvantages of British * Colonies quarreled, not united. Led to colonies being divided.
Effect on Colony:. Brought colonists closer together Effect on Colony: * Brought colonists closer together. * Introduced a young 21 year old General to America: George Washington.
Treaty of Paris: (1763) Official ends the war and divides territory of each Nation after the War.
Before the Treaty of Paris: France: Louisiana Territory east and west of Mississippi River. (b/w Rocky and Appalachian Mts.) England: 13 Colonies along Atlantic Coast. Spain: Florida and Mexico
After the Treaty of Paris: France: no territory England: 13 Colonies, Florida & Louisiana Territory east of Mississippi River. Spain: New Orleans, Mexico & Louisiana Territory west of Mississippi River.