Consequences of the French and Indian War

The Ohio River Valley Why was this land valuable? Good for: Farming Hunting/Furs

British Settlements Why were the settlements small before the war? They were afraid of Indian attacks What does the size of the English settlements tell you about their perception of Indians?

British Settlements Colonists are victorious… What happens to the settlements after the war? The settlers crossed the Appalachian Mountains in greater numbers

Beliefs of the British Colonists They were entitled to the land that they had gained from France They wanted to settle the land by building permanent settlements. What is a permanent settlement?

Beliefs of Indian Leaders The French signed the Treaty of Paris…Not the Indians They should give up land because they had not yet given up.

Chief Pontiac Ottawa Indian Chief Organized and led the Indian forces against the British Wanted to rid Indians of Europeans and European beliefs

Pontiac’s Rebellion 1763- Indians attack the British frontier- Attack Forts and Homes Indians enjoy success-Capture 7 Forts in 1 month Failed to take Detroit- The trading center of the Mid West

Pontiac’s Rebellion Pontiac goes after Fort Pitt…But Fails Battle of Bushy Run occurs during the attempt Pontiac surrenders in 1766- Indians tired and want to go home

Proclamation of 1763 Issued by King George III Banned the British from moving West of the Appalachian Mountains Ordered settlers already there to return East Can’t enforce the Proclamation- The people ignored