the French and Indian War The Beginnings of the French and Indian War

Based on this map, what can you conclude about North America Based on this map, what can you conclude about North America? Why do we normally not see maps like this? How might French & British war strategists use this information?

What are the most important geographic features on the map? How would you describe European control over the Americas? What potential problems might this control have caused?

Who seems to be in a better power position French or English? Why?

Based on the map, what would be the English and French advantages and disadvantages if they were to go to war with each other?

European land claims in North America in 1754 -- BEFORE the French and Indian War. What do you notice? What stands out?

Based on the map, what would be the English and French advantages and disadvantages if they were to go to war with each other?

European land claims in North America in 1763 – AFTER the French and Indian War What do you notice?

What might have been the consequences of this change?

Based on this map, what can you conclude about North America Based on this map, what can you conclude about North America? Why do we normally not see maps like this? How might French & British war strategists use this information?

Notice the area in the Ohio River Valley that was part of Virginia’s land claim.

Washington the Warrior Video 2:00 -- 19:00 Washington’s rise in colonial Virginia and his encounters with the French in the Ohio Country

Washington the Warrior video clip Discuss: 1. How Washington is presented (depicted, described). 2. How you would describe Washington’s leadership. 3. Advice would you give to Washington.

Free-write Write your thoughts to the French or Washington or Governor Dinwiddie of Virginia You may write a: Letter Newspaper article Tweets (as in Twitter) -- several of them Texts -- several of them Email Posts (as in a Facebook post) – several of them A note that you are passing in class Instagram comments – several of them

Washington the Warrior Video 19:00 – 24:00 Ft. Necessity & start of the French & Indian War THEME: “Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily crack’d, and never well mended.” – Poor Richard’s Almanack

George Washington, Fort Necessity, The French and Indian War. & the start of The French and Indian War. “Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily crack’d, and never well mended.” – Poor Richard’s Almanack Write:  1. How can one decision, action, or mistake make or break someone’s reputation? Examples from your life? 2. How was Washington’s reputation affected by his actions? Explain.

The Albany Plan of Union

What is one of your favorite cartoons? Why?

Albany, New York British colonists wanted the Iroquois to fight with them against the French. The Iroquois said no!

Iroquois

Ben Franklin’s Idea – Albany Plan of Union To unite the colonies under a “Grand Council.” Franklin thought this would help raise taxes, create an army, and establish treaties. Franklin published his famous “Join or Die” cartoon to support his idea.

Message. Symbolism. Effectiveness / persuasiveness of cartoon Message? Symbolism? Effectiveness / persuasiveness of cartoon? Franklin’s Point of View? Elements of an effective & powerful political cartoon?

The representatives at Albany liked Franklin’s idea

But the colonial legislatures (assemblies) said no. They didn’t want to give up control. Was this a good decision?

Washington the Warrior Video Braddock’s Defeat Washington the Warrior Video Video: 24:30-32:00

The Defeat of General Braddock

Write brief responses to the following questions: 1. How does the French and Indian War begin for Britain and the British colonists? 2. How does Washington redeem himself during Braddock’s defeat? 3. How does the battle contribute to Washington’s image as an American hero? 4. Share your general reactions to the video clip.

Pontiac’s Rebellion and The Proclamation of 1763

Pontiac & Pontiac’s Rebellion

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