(1756-1763) THE GREAT WAR FOR EMPIRE French and Indian War (1756-1763) THE GREAT WAR FOR EMPIRE
Was 1763 a “turning point” in British-colonial relationships?
Who owns most of the territory in North America? What does the French control that the British may want access to?
French (1756) War is Declared! French and Indian War refers to the war Britain fought against its two enemies in North America: French
As part of the British empire, the Colonists were expected to fight alongside the British against the French and Native Americans.
Strained Relationships Colonists grew angry about having to pay for Britain’s war for empire. Colonists resented being forced into Britain’s standing army. Colonists were concerned with the rising tensions with Native Americans.
Treaty of Paris (1763) Officially ended the French and Indian War Britain established dominance in North America
Proclamation of 1763 France loses major possession in North America Colonists are forbidden from expanding west of the Proclamation Line (Appalachian Mountains)
Treaty of Paris
Effects of the War on Britain Increased her colonial empire in the Americas Greatly enlarged England’s debt Created contempt for the colonists England felt that a major reorganization of her American empire was necessary
Effects of the War on Colonists United them against a common enemy Created a social experience Created bitter feelings towards the British
Was 1763 a “turning point” in British-colonial relationships?