Rivalry in North America

French and Indian War Britain and France claimed rights to the Ohio River Valley. French seized British site in PA and built Fort Duquesne.

Both sides sought Native American help. British seek alliance with Iroquois Confederacy. They refuse, but promise to remain neutral.

Albany Plan of Union Benjamin Franklin proposed a united colonial government. Plan is adopted but fails. No colony would agree to give up any of its power.

Gave Canada and French land claims east of the Mississippi to Britain Treaty of Paris - 1763 Gave Canada and French land claims east of the Mississippi to Britain

Proclamation of 1763 Colonists begin moving west Pontiac’s War – Native Americans attacked British forts and settlements Proclamation of 1763 – stopped colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains 10,000 British soldiers sent to enforce law

Results of War Revenue (money) needed to pay for troops and debt from war King and Parliament feel colonists should pay part of costs New taxes issued on colonies and old taxes more strictly enforced To avoid taxes, some colonist resort to smuggling

Results of Smuggling Smugglers tried by royally appointed judges Writs of Assistance – court document allowing customs officers to enter any location to search for smuggled goods